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Breaking: Turaki-led PDP in closed-door meeting with Mark’s ADC in Abuja

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April 8, 2026

Emmanuel Oloniruha

The Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently in a closed-door meeting with the Sen. David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The PDP high-powered delegation, led by Turaki, arrived at Mark’s residence at Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja, at about 4.50 p.m. on Wednesday.

A source close to the party disclosed that the visit was part of moves by PDP to form alliance with ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Already at the meeting are Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, former Minister of Information and founding father of PDP, Prof. Jerry Gana, former Niger Governor, Babangida Aliyu and other members of the PDP National Working Committee (NWC).

Also in attendance are former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Mr Peter Obi, former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso and former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal.

Former Gov. Rotimi Ameachi of Rivers and a former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami are equally at the meeting.

Our correspondent reports that the leaders of the two parties are expected to brief newsmen after the meeting.

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