The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has paid a solidarity visit to the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following recent political attacks targeting Nigeria’s opposition parties.
During the visit, the PDP acknowledged the growing and shared threats confronting opposition political parties in the country, noting that the PDP has experienced similar pressures in recent times. The delegation emphasized the need **for** vigilance in the face of actions capable of undermining democratic principles and political plurality.
The high-level PDP delegation comprised:
1. H.E. Seyi Makinde
2. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN
3. H.E. Sen. Adolphus Wabara, GCON
4. Prof. Jerry Gana
5. H.E. Babangida Aliyu
6. H.E. Amb. Taofeek Arapaja
7. Hajiya Inna Ciroma
8. Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi
9. Rt. Hon. Fred Agbedi
10. Comrade Ini Ememobong
The delegation was received by leaders of the ADC, including:
1. H.E. Atiku Abubakar
2. H.E. Sen. David Mark, GCON
3. Alh. Kashim Imam
4. H.E. Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
5. H.E. Sen. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
6. H.E. Sen. Tunde Ogbeha
7. H.E. Peter Obi
8. H.E. Liyel Imoke
9. H.E. Rauf Aregbesola
10. H.E. Rotimi Amaechi
11. 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 their commitment to continued engagement in defense of democratic values and institutions.
Signed:
Comrade Ini Ememobong, mnips National Publicity Secretary Peoples Democratic Party
