Wike-backed PDP urges members to disregard meeting with ADC
The Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged members to disregard a meeting between the Taminu Turaki-led faction and the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The party’s national publicity secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, said in a statement on Wednesday that the meeting was not authorised by the PDP.
He stressed that the party has not held any formal or informal engagements with the ADC or its representatives.
Mr Mohammed added that any individuals reported to have participated in the meeting acted in their personal capacities and cannot be considered as representing the PDP.
He urged members and the public to ignore the claims, calling them baseless and not reflective of the party’s position.
He also said preparations for the PDP’s primaries were progressing well, noting that timelines and guidelines would be communicated in due course.
“The party remains focused on its internal processes and its commitment to credible leadership for Nigerians”.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Turaki-led faction visited the David Mark-led ADC, saying the engagement was a solidarity visit ahead of the 2027 elections.
The meeting lasted about two hours, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., focusing on national developments and inter-party cooperation.
Prominent figures at the meeting included former Minister of Information, Jerry Gana; former Niger Governor, Babangida Aliyu; members of the PDP National Working Committee; and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.
Also present were former governors Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Aminu Tambuwal, and Rotimi Amaechi.
ADC national secretary, Rauf Aregbesola; former Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami and other senior political figures also participated in the deliberations.
(NAN)
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