**PDP Governors Urge Nigerians to Remain Calm as Appeal Court Set to Deliver Ruling on Party Leadership Dispute** The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors' Forum has called on party members and supporters across Nigeria to maintain calm as the Appeal Court prepares to deliver its judgment on the party's leadership crisis on Monday, March 9, 2026. In a statement released over the weekend, the forum, led by Senator Bala Mohammed, appealed to Nigerians to respect the judicial process as the court makes its ruling. The statement emphasized that the judiciary plays a vital role in ensuring fairness, impartiality, and stability in Nigeria's democratic governance. As Nigeria's democracy continues to evolve, the PDP has been a cornerstone of this progress. The party has contributed significantly to strengthening institutions and governance structures that protect citizens' rights. Therefore, the governors' forum urged all members and supporters to demonstrate discipline and maturity in responding to the court's judgment. "We call on party members and leaders to show maximum restraint and remain law-abiding before, during, and after the ruling," the statement said. The forum also assured that party leadership will meet immediately after the judgment to review its implications and chart the necessary post-verdict course of action. For those with political ambitions within the party, the PDP has reassured them that the party remains committed to providing a credible platform to contest and win elections. Despite the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) published timetable for the 2027 general elections, the PDP is ready to protect the political aspirations of its members. In a democratic system, diversity of voices, competition of ideas, and the ability of citizens to freely choose their leaders are essential. The PDP governors' forum urged Nigerians to remain calm and exercise their democratic rights responsibly, as the party navigates this challenging period and moves forward in the quest for a stable and prosperous Nigeria.