The Abdulrahman Mohammed leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dissociated itself from the alliance rally in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Thursday between the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and the camp of the PDP led by Dr Tanimu Turaki.
The Mohammed-led National Working Committee (NWC), which is backed by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, reacting to the meeting in Abuja on Thursday, said it was unknown to the PDP and did not represent the party in any way.
“Let us state clearly and unequivocally that the PDP is not part of any alliance, coalition, agreement, or political arrangement with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) or any other political party regarding this gathering or any related political activity.
Any person or group claiming to be acting on behalf of the PDP in connection with this event is doing so without the knowledge, approval, consent, or authority of the party,” the party declared through its National Publicity Secretary, Honourable Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, on Thursday.
Speaking further, Mohammed said: “Governor Makinde must stop attempting to camouflage his political intentions through false claims of alliances and consultations.
“Just like Governor Bala Mohammed who earlier moved to the APM, Nigerians can now clearly see that today’s gathering in Ibadan is simply a public celebration of Governor Makinde’s movement to the APM and nothing more.
“On the contrary, the PDP is today conducting its screening exercise for gubernatorial and presidential aspirants at Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja, the annex office of our national headquarters. This is coming after yesterday’s successful completion of the States and National Assembly Screening exercise across the country,” the party stated.
Giving details on the action taken by the PDP to contain Turaki’s alleged impersonation, Senator Anyanwu said security agencies, specifically the DSS and the police had been written to look into the matter.
He claimed that Wabara and Turaki had been invited by the DSS and the police over the issue
