Former Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, and his colleague in Jigawa, Sule Lamido, yesterday held a closed-door meeting at Makarfi’s residence in Kaduna, discussing reconciliation and unity within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
The two elder statesmen later briefed journalists and described their engagement as part of ongoing efforts to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Makarfi, a former National Caretaker Chairman and Secretary of the party’s Board of Trustees, said the meeting aligned with years of consultations to strengthen the PDP.
According to him, the current situation within the party requires sober reflection, forgiveness and a willingness among members to embrace one another.
“This is not the time to be angry. It is time to put on our thinking caps and ensure that we come out of the situation the party is in,” he said.
He stressed that the meeting was not about individuals but the collective interest of the party and members aspiring to contest elective offices in 2027.
Makarfi added that politics remained dynamic, urging party leaders to continuously assess national developments and work towards what was best for democracy, the country and the PDP.
He explained that addressing the media was necessary to clarify why senior leaders were engaging and to signal the need for broader consultations within the party.
Lamido, in his remarks, said he and Makarfi had for years been comparing notes on the state of the country and the fortunes of the PDP.
He acknowledged that while the party, as a human institution, faced challenges, love for democracy, the country and the party should prevail over personal grievances. Lamido expressed concern over the state of the nation, citing insecurity, economic hardship, corruption and the health of multi-party democracy as issues requiring a stronger PDP.
He noted that discussions among party leaders were focused on resolving disputes, including litigations, and forging a united political front.
“It is not about ego or pride. It is about national sacrifice. We must put the party and the country first,” Lamido said.
