The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stepped in to mediate the internal conflict within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by inviting its two warring factions to a reconciliation meeting at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The Rival Camps
The ongoing dialogue involves the faction led by Tanimu Turaki and the opposing group headed by Abdulrahman Mohammed, which is reportedly backed by the former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike.
Key Attendees
Both leaders arrived with high-profile entourages:
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Turaki’s Delegation: He was accompanied by members of his National Working Committee (NWC), secretariat officials, and former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu.
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Mohammed’s Delegation: The Wike-backed chairman arrived with members of his national caretaker committee, including the secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu.1
More details are expected as the meeting progresses.