Makarfi Resumes At PDP Secretariat, Addresses Party Members

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi has resumed duties at the Party Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, located in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

In a landslide judgement, the Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed Makarfi as the authentic Chairman of the PDP.

The apex court ruling which sacked Ali Modu Sheriff ended a 14-month old leadership tussle in the Party.

Speaking with party supporters at the complex, the PDP chairman described the judgment as “no victor, no vanquished’’, saying “we must be open to reconciliation, but there’s a caveat”.

“Reconciliation does not mean we take what belongs to people and give it to you. It must be based on equity, equality and values,” he said.

“With this caveat, we should be prepared and willing to reconcile with everybody.

“Anybody that can meet these criteria, we should be willing and open to reconciliation with such a person, no matter who they are.”

The complex which was sealed for a long period of time following confusion in the party was opened on June 13, 2016, Sheriff took over the secretariat following a court order.

The complex was sealed off again after Makarfi appealed against the order of the court recognising Sheriff as PDP chairman.

But on Wednesday the gates of the secretariat were opened to Makarfi and his supporters.