Sources within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have revealed that the presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has reached an agreement with the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, to hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 7.
As reported by the Daily Independent newspaper, the duo’s new date to meet follows their last meeting in London a few days ago.
It was gathered that the London meeting ended in a deadlock as the duo could not reach a common ground, further exacerbated by the ongoing crisis in the party.
Legit.ng reports a source said: Read more: https://www.legit.ng/politics/1489982-pdp-crisis-london-deadlock-atiku-wike-finally-agree-crucial-demand/
“What I can tell you is that it was agreed that Waziri gets back to Wike in two weeks after the London meeting. I think the meeting will take place next week, possibly on Wednesday if I am correct.
“The PDP hopeful understands the ‘optics’ of the whole crisis, adding that the Adamawa State-born politician remains hopeful of a positive resolution of the problems within the party.”
The source reveals that the party’s presidential hopeful is open to a peaceful resolution to keep the party united ahead of the 2023 presidential polls.
However, the source further revealed that Atiku is ready to entertain Wike’s demand if only it is reasonable to an extent. Another source who gave an account of the current development revealed that some party members who want the exit of the incumbent party chairman (Dr Iyorchia Ayu) have other agendas.
The source said, “Even though I don’t wish to dabble in this issue, I have to ask: what is the ulterior motive of the people calling for the resignation of Senator Ayu when the commencement of campaigns is just a few weeks away?
“I concede that there might be some merit in the agitation of these people, but I don’t feel comfortable with the timing. I think we should all wait till after the election for such clamour.
