PDP crisis soon to end? Sheriff, Makarfi reconcile

If things go well, the leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, may be a thing of the past, as Senators Ahmed Makarfi and Ali Modu Sheriff, on Tuesday,  resolved to put aside their differences and work for a united PDP in the interest of the country and Nigerians.

The factional leaders of the party, in a statement jointly signed by them, said they have agreed to consult with relevant organs of the party to finally resolve the leadership crisis in the party.

The Deputy Chairman of the Sheriff faction of the PDP, Dr. Cairo Ojuogboh and the secretary of the caretaker committee, Senator Ben Obi, at a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, said the resolution of the crisis followed a meeting between senators Sheriff and Makarfi Tuesday morning.

The joint statement 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.

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“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”

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