The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has paid a solidarity visit to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), following recent political challenges faced by the opposition parties in Nigeria.
During the visit, the PDP acknowledged the growing and shared challenges confronting opposition parties, noting that it has also faced similar pressures in recent times.
The delegation stressed the need for vigilance against actions capable of undermining democratic principles and political plurality in the country.
Speaking during the visit, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde said, “We came here to visit the leadership of ADC. We’re on a solidarity visit. We’ve seen what has been happening within the political space before, including the protest today.
“So we came to show solidarity and to commit to a truly democratic space in our country,” he said.
The high-level PDP delegation included Governor Seyi Makinde; former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN); Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara; elder statesman, Professor Jerry Gana; former Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu; Deputy National Chairman (South), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja; Hajiya Inna Ciroma; General Ishaya Bamayi (rtd); member of the House of Representatives, Fred Agbedi; and the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong.
They were received by key leaders of the ADC, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President David Mark; Kashim Imam; former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal; Senator Tunde Ogbeha; former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi; former Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke; former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola; former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi; and Bolaji Abdullahi.
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In their response, the ADC leadership expressed appreciation for the visit and reiterated concerns over what they described as an existential threat to democracy in Nigeria, particularly through efforts aimed at weakening opposition parties.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to sustained engagement in defending democratic values, institutions, and political inclusiveness in the country.
