The Leaderships of Nigeria’s two major opposition political parties, the peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress(ADC) have ended its meeting in Abuja with a resolve to continue engagement in defence of democratic values and institutions.
The position was made known via a statement issued by Comrade Ini Ememobong,
National Publicity Secretary of the Turaki led faction after the leadership of PDP paid a solidarity visit to ADC over the recent political attacks targeted at Nigeria’s opposition parties.
According to the statement the PDP acknowledged the growing and shared threat confronting opposition political parties in the country, noting that similar pressures have been experienced by the PDP in recent times.
The PDP therefore stressed the need for vigilance in the face of actions capable of undermining democratic principles and political plurality.
In their response, the ADC leadership expressed appreciation to the PDP for the visit and reiterated the existential threat facing democracy in Nigeria.
The PDP delegation comprised:
- H.E. Seyi Makinde
- Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN
- H.E. Sen. Adolphus Wabara.
- Prof. Jerry Gana
- H.E. Babangida Aliyu
- H.E. Amb. Taofeek Arapaja
- Hajiya Inna Ciroma
- Gen. Ishaya Bamayi
- Rt. Hon. Fred Agbedi
- Comrade Ini Ememobong
On the delegation of the ADC, include:
- H.E. Atiku Abubakar
- H.E. Sen. David Mark,
- Alh. Kashim Imam
- H.E. Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
- H.E. Sen. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
- H.E. Sen. Tunde Ogbeha
- H.E. Peter Obi
- H.E. Liyel Imoke
- H.E. Rauf Aregbesola
- H.E. Rotimi Amaechi
- Bolaji Abdullahi
