A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has paid a solidarity visit to leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing growing political pressures on opposition parties in Nigeria.
According to a statement on Wednesday signed by the PDP faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the visit followed “recent political attacks targeted at Nigeria’s opposition parties.”
During the meeting, the PDP delegation warned of a broader threat to opposition politics nationwide.
“The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) paid a solidarity visit to the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over recent political attacks targeting Nigeria’s opposition parties,” the statement read.
The PDP noted that similar pressures have affected multiple opposition groups, including itself.
“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 added.
The party also stressed the need for vigilance to safeguard democratic values.
“The delegation emphasised the need for vigilance in the face of actions capable of undermining democratic principles and political plurality,” it said.
The PDP team was led by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and included Adolphus Wabara, Jerry Gana, and Babangida Aliyu, among others. They were received by ADC leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, David Mark, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi.
ADC leaders expressed appreciation for the visit and reiterated concerns about the state of democracy in Nigeria.
“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 noted.
Both parties affirmed the importance of continued collaboration to defend democratic values and institutions.
