The coalition described the circulation of fabricated audio, images, and videos portraying the lawmaker as sympathetic to extremists as “a desperate attempt to misrepresent a patriotic leader.”

These attacks are carried out by faceless syndicates and ethno-religious bigots who are threatened by Senator Buba’s rising influence and his commitment to peace and national development,” the statement reads.

It also condemned the calls for a review of Buba’s leadership of the Senate Committee, labeling such demands as a distraction from the critical task of addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.

The coalition highlighted Buba’s involvement in government-backed talks with religious and community leaders, as well as his interventions in Bauchi, such as food distribution, fertilizer provision, and skill acquisition programs.

The CNYCM urged the public to disregard defamatory content and announced its plan to pursue legal action against those responsible for producing and circulating misinformation online.

Source: The Nation

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This formed part of the communique read by the Zonal Publicity Secretary of the party, Sanya Atofarati, after the meeting held at the PDP Zonal Secretariat in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

It was reported that a coalition of opposition parties in Nigeria has adopted the African Democratic Congress as its platform for the 2027 general elections.

The decision was made after a meeting by the opposition leaders, including former Nigeria’s Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, former Senate President, David Mark, ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola among others.

Atofarati declared that the party had resolved to intensify efforts to ensure the victory of PDP in the upcoming bye-elections in and Ogun State as well as the Local Government Council election in Lagos State.

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Fasure, who made this known while featuring on Rédíò Afínjú’s current affairs programme ‘Gbagede Ọrọ’ following the appointment of Rauf Aregbesola as the interim national secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, added that Aregbesola was appointed into the leadership position as a result of wide acceptance from the Party.

Recall that Rédíò Afínjú had earlier reported that Former Senate President David Mark and the immediate past Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola have both been appointed into leadership positions in the ADC.

He debunked claims that Aregbesola supported Adeleke in the last gubernatorial election in the State, emphasizing that some rejected All Progressives Congress, APC, loyalists aligned with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Speaking on Aregbesola’s rift with President Bola Tinubu, Fasure mentioned that all efforts to reconcile the two have been futile, noting that the dispute may remain unresolved.

He, further encouraged interested democrats and citizens to join the party’s mission to restore hope and unseat the incumbent administration.

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The former Senate President who played a key role in shaping the PDP since its inception, announced his resignation in a letter.

Redio Afinju had earlier reported that David Mark and the immediate past Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has been appointed into leadership positions in the Alliance Democratic Congress, ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Read Also:  David Mark, Aregbesola, Abdullahi get positions as coalition adopts ADC

This development follows his recent appointment as one of the interim leaders of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress, ADC, a move that signals a shift in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.

In his resignation letter addressed to the PDP leadership in Otukpo Ward 1, Benue State, Mark cited the party’s deep-seated leadership crisis and irreconcilable differences as the reasons behind his departure.

“The irreconcilable differences in the PDP have subjected the party to public ridicule and reduced it to a shadow of its former self,” he noted.

Reflecting on his loyalty and contributions to the PDP over the years, Mark stated:
“I bring warm greetings to you and members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Otukpo Ward 1, and by extension, to the entire Benue State and Nigeria. I write to formally inform you of my decision to resign my membership of the party with immediate effect.

You may recall that over the years, I have remained firm and deeply committed to the ideals of the PDP. Even when nearly all stakeholders departed the party following our loss in the 2015 presidential election, I pledged to remain the last man standing.

“I have worked steadfastly to rebuild, reconcile, and reposition the party, efforts which, without sounding immodest, helped restore the PDP to national relevance and made it once again a party of choice for many Nigerians,” he affirmed.

However, he lamented that recent internal conflicts have severely weakened the party.

“Recent events marked by deepening divisions, persistent leadership crisis, and irreconcilable differences have reduced the party to a shadow of its former self, subjecting it to public ridicule,” he added.

Mark said the decision to leave the PDP came after extensive consultations with family, political allies, and close associates.

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According to him, “If the agreement is one term, I will leave on May 28, 2031 and not even May 29.
“I am not desperate to be president.
“I am desperate to see Nigeria work.”

Obi also noted that upholding zoning and respecting any agreement within the coalition reflects political maturity.

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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar led a delegation of prominent political figures on a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina State.

According to Atiku, the visit was solely to extend Sallah greetings and not politically motivated or related to ongoing talks about a possible coalition among opposition parties.

The visit has generated interest among political observers, especially with the 2027 general elections at the corner.

The delegation included former governors of Kaduna and Sokoto states, Nasir El-Rufai and Aminu Tambuwal, among other notable politicians.

Atiku clarified that his delayed visit was due to his responsibilities in Adamawa State during the Sallah period.

While speaking on plans to form a major opposition party, Atiku acknowledged ongoing discussions but made it clear that this was not the purpose of the visit.

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The visit was made public by Imran Wakili, a close ally of El-Rufai, who shared the update on X.

Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, and Aminu Tambuwal recently visited Kaduna State for high-level discussions with opposition figures as part of a broader political strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The visit comes amid growing momentum around a newly formed alliance involving Atiku, El-Rufai, and a former Labour presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Atiku who announced during a press briefing organized by a group called Concerned Leaders and Political Stakeholders in Nigeria, noted that the coalition is aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the next presidential race.

Consequently, Adewale Adebayo, presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 election, revealed that Atiku and Obi are in discussions to possibly align with the SDP.

Adebayo expressed optimism that if the duo and other prominent figures commit to the party’s ideology, they could successfully challenge and retire Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

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His comment is coming amid moves to birth a political coalition that is believed to give Tinubu a run for his money in 2027.

Read Also: El-Rufai dumps APC for SDP

Recall that former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai recently visited some top Nigerian leaders following his criticisms of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

After his visits, El-Rufai defected from APC to the Social Democratic Party, SDP, amid moves to intensify the birth of the coalition.

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Atiku said reports of his defecting from the PDP were part of efforts to confuse the coalition in process.

Lately, there have been speculation reports of Atiku finalizing plans to defect from the PDP to the Social Democratic Party, SDP.

However, Atiku’s media office  insisted that the former Vice President is a bonafide member of the PDP.

A statement by his media office noted that they are aware that some news platforms are peddling unverified information that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is abandoning the Peoples Democratic Party.

The statement stressed that the defection claims were an attempt to confuse Nigerians about the magnitude of the grand coalition that is at work to rescue Nigeria from the grip of the APC, adding that coalition would accommodate all opposition parties, including the PDP.

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Atiku and Obi made the remark against the backdrop of their breakfast meeting in Yola, the Adamawa State Capital.

Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe while speaking with some journalists disclosed that the meeting was a reunion of two old friends. He said the fact is that Obi accepted to be the keynote speaker at the 20th anniversary of AUN and the 16th Founder’s Day, which was a milestone. Obi is part of that celebration.

Read Also: Atiku, Obi, Saraki, Lamido begin 2027 coalition talks

The university he added, was founded by Atiku Abubakar, who was more like his host but people think it is because of politics. Ibe said the truth is that politics cannot separate friends.

On his part, Obi’s media aide, Ibrahim Umar, said the meeting had no political undertone.

Umar hinted that they just invited him (Obi) to deliver a speech there and ihas nothing to do with politics.

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