The presidential hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gbenga Hashim, has intensified consultations with key stakeholders of the party as part of efforts to strengthen unity, discipline, and purposeful leadership within its ranks.

As part of the engagements, Hashim paid a solidarity visit to the Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, to discuss strategies aimed at boosting the party’s prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The meeting, which also had in attendance Zainab Kure, widow of the late former Niger State Governor, Abdulkadir Kure, focused on strengthening cohesion within the party amid prevailing political challenges.

Hashim commended Governor Mohammed for his commitment to multiparty democracy and resilience in upholding party principles, stressing the need for reconciliation and collective resolve among party leaders.
“Our unity is our strength. We must close ranks, rebuild trust, and present a cohesive front capable of delivering credible leadership to Nigerians,” he said.
Discussions later expanded to include the PDP Deputy National Chairman, the Bauchi State PDP Chairman, and aides of the governor, with the meeting concluding on a note of solidarity.

In a related development, Hashim also met with PDP chairmanship candidates ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for February 21.

The engagement, described as strategic, brought together the PDP State Chairman, Secretary, members of the Board of Trustees, and incumbent Area Council chairmen. Deliberations centred on strengthening grassroots structures, promoting transparency, and ensuring discipline within the party.

Addressing the candidates, Hashim emphasised collaboration, effective leadership, and grassroots mobilisation as key to electoral success.
“The FCT Area Council elections will test our organisational capacity and readiness. We must remain focused, disciplined, and united,” he said.

The engagements underscore Hashim’s proactive approach to party building as he seeks to bridge divides, energise candidates, and consolidate the PDP’s structures ahead of upcoming local and national elections.