The Ahmed Makarfi led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from the recently launched Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA). In a statement issued on Monday by Prince Dayo Adeyeye, the National Publicity Secretary of the faction stated that the group has no business identifying with APDA since it was optimistic that the Supreme Court would recognize Makrafi as the National Chairman of the party.
The statement reads “In the last few hours, we have received numerous calls from our Party members, concerned citizens and well wishers on our association or otherwise with the APDA which was unveiled today at Abuja.
For the avoidance of doubt, we reiterate once again that we are not in any way associated with the New Party in any form or guise. The APDA is neither an offshoot of the PDP nor its alter ego as some are speculating.
“This statement is made purely to set the records straight and to avoid unnecessary innuendos, speculations and ambiguity that may threaten the continued unity and solidarity of our Party members. We thank millions of well-meaning Nigerians for their concern and commitment to the defence of our nascent democracy. In the end, this democracy cannot survive without a strong and vibrant opposition" he added.
Adeyeye’s statement came after widespread reports the Makarfi-led group was unveiling the APDA as alternative political platform for eventual defection, if the Supreme Court fails to grant its appeal to sack Ali Modu Sheriff as the National Chairman of the PDP.
