Shock Move: Top PDP Figures Makinde, Turaki Engage ADC; Details Emerge

A delegation from the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recently visited the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which is headed by former Senate President David Mark, in Abuja.

This solidarity visit comes in the context of growing speculation regarding potential alliances among opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sources indicate that the meeting aims to enhance collaboration among opposition factions. The visit also follows a period marked by internal challenges and political pressures within both the PDP and ADC.

The PDP delegation was spearheaded by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, and included Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.

Other prominent PDP figures at the meeting included Sen. Adolphus Wabara, Prof. Jerry Gana, Babangida Aliyu, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, Hajiya Inna Ciroma, Gen. Ishaya Bamayi, Rt. Hon. Fred Agbedi, and Comrade Ini Ememobong, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary.

The PDP leaders were received by several prominent figures within the ADC, including David Mark, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Alhaji Kashim Imam, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Sen. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Sen. Tunde Ogbeha, and Peter Obi.

Others present included former Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke, former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and Bolaji Abdullahi.

In a statement issued after the meeting, the PDP said the visit was meant to demonstrate solidarity with the ADC in the face of what it described as growing pressure on opposition political parties.

The statement, signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary Comrade Ini Ememobong, stressed the need for opposition parties to remain vigilant.

“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,” the statement said.

“The delegation emphasized the need vigilance in the face of actions capable of undermining democratic principles and political plurality.”

Responding, the ADC leadership expressed appreciation for the visit and highlighted what it described as the growing threat to democratic institutions in Nigeria.

According to the ADC leaders, the weakening of opposition parties poses a serious challenge to democratic governance.

Both parties reportedly reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration aimed at defending democratic values and strengthening political plurality.

“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,” the statement said.

“Both parties affirmed the need for continued engagement in defence of democratic values and institutions.”