PDP officials led by Turaki paid a solidarity visit to ADC leadership in Abuja. Photo credit: @OfficialPDPng
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has paid a solidarity visit to the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the recent political attacks targeted at Nigeria’s opposition parties.
During the visit, 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.
A statement issued by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, said the delegation emphasized the need vigilance in the face of actions capable of undermining democratic principles and political plurality.
The high-level PDP delegation comprised:
- H.E. Seyi Makinde
- Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN
- H.E. Sen. Adolphus Wabara, GCON
- 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
The delegation was received by leaders of the ADC, including:
- H.E. Atiku Abubakar
- H.E. Sen. David Mark, GCON
- 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
In their response, the ADC leadership expressed appreciation to the PDP for the visit and reiterated the existential threat facing democracy in Nigeria, particularly through the targeted weakening of major opposition parties. Both parties affirmed the need for continued engagement in defence of democratic values and institutions.
