PDP Makarafi seriff Reconcile

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party is back
as “one family”, a member of the Senator Ahmed
Makarfi’s National Caretaker Committee, Senator
Ben Obi, announced yesterday evening around
8pm.
The party which has been involved in

underground peace talks between the two
warring groups have decided to settle their
differences and focus on claiming its leadership
mantle from the All Progressives Congress.
Senator Obi spoke with newsmen ahead of a
joint press conference billed to be addressed by Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and
Makarfi.
Obi, who was flanked by another PDP chieftain
from Sheriff’s camp, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, said
both leaders have reconciled and would now set
up a joint committee with the support of
stakeholders.
He said: “We have decided to issue a joint
statement.
“As we speak today, the PDP is back as one family.
“The two leaders will address you gentlemen of the
press.
“They will constitute a joint committee with the
support of all relevant organs of the party.”
Makarfi, Sheriff Releases Statement
In a statement jointly signed by Sheriff an
Makarfi the two leaders agreed to consult with
other relevant organs of the party for a final
resolution of the leadership crisis that has
engulfed the party for a whole now.
The statement titled “Rejuvenating the PDP”
reads “This is without prejudice to all outstanding
matters in court. At a meeting held this morning
between the two of us, a holistic review of the
state of affairs of our great party, PDP, was
deliberated upon.
“In reviewing the crisis that has engulfed our party
since the loss of the 2015 general election after
15years of uninterrupted leadership at the centre, it
became obvious to both of us as principal actors
that it is time to heal the wounds. And bring about
a united, focused and constructive opposition party
that can bring sanity to our democratic process.
Bringing relief to the teeming supporters of our
great party and to the benefit of our great country.
“Based on the above, we have both agreed to:
Consult widely with all relevant organs of the party;
Set up a joint committee that will carry out a
holistic reconciliation of all aggrieved segments of
our party across the country and in Diaspora;
Pursue the vision of the founding fathers of our
great party.
“Details of all the above will be made public
soonest.
“We therefore call on all party members to remain
calm and refrain from any actions and utterances
that could further bring about divisions or dispute
the party”