The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party failed to thaw again on sunday as the reconciliation meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and the aggrieved governors elected on the platform of the party ended in a deadlock.
The meeting, which took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, could not elicit the much needed sheathing of the sword by the aggrieved governors.
Rather, it was agreed that the reconciliation meeting should continue on October 7.
The Niger State Governor, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, who briefed newsmen after the meeting, said all the parties have agreed to work towards reconciliation.
Aliyu said that it was also agreed that there would be no further inflammatory remarks on the part of any of the parties to the crisis.
Among those who attended the meeting were Vice President Namadi Sambo, and the Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih.
Aliyu told newsmen: “Sequel to the number of meetings convened by leaders and stakeholders, the governors of Adamawa, Niger, Rivers, Kwara, sokoto, Jigawa, Akwa Ibom, Kogi, Kano and Cross Rivers States met with the President, the Vice President and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and extensively deliberated on various issues….
“The meetings were cordial and deliberations fruitful with a clear commitments on all sides to resolve all issues raised at the meetings.
“The meeting also called on all parties to shield their swords and avoid further inflammatory comments on issues particularly during the course of our deliberations as we have all agreed to resolve all the differences.
“In the interim, all parties have accepted to commence immediate action and agreed towards complete resolution of all matters and continue to meet until all processes toward reconciliation are totally complete.
“The meetings will continue on Monday, 7th October, 2013.
“We use this opportunity therefore to thank all members of our party and supporters for their patience and understanding as we will make sure and ensure that there is progress in resolving the crisis.”
Trending
- Sanwo-Olu: We’ve fulfilled our promises
- Upholding Democracy: The imperative of credible party primaries in Nigeria, by Adebanji Dada
- FG revokes 924 dormant mining licences as minister decries racketeering
- Why I didn’t build schools as Anambra governor, Peter Obi replies Omokri
- Establish base in Sambisa forest, Zulum tells Army
- EFCC withdraws appeal against former Kogi Governor Bello
- Fidelity Bank commends Air Peace’s performance
- How AI, automation, and trusted data are shaping next-generation customer service, by Linda Saunders