CPC Faction Merges With Newly Registered PDM

A faction of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has formed an alliance with the newly registered People's Democratic Movement (PDM).

Led by its pioneer Chairman, Senator Rufai Hanga, the group said they do not wish to join in the merger of another faction of their party with the new opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking at the merger which took place on Tuesday, Senator Hanga said their decision to become members of the PDM was based on the fact that the party has a track record of democracy and organisational discipline, adding that they had confidence in the party's leadership as they are committed to justice to all party members.

He said, "This is a decision over which we had no control, although we have already undertaken extensive consultations and arrived at a decision on the course of action to take whichever way it goes.

"The pace of political events in Nigeria is moving at the speed of light. We do not want to play into the hands of the same destructive and undemocratic forces whose actions compelled us to seek redress in court. In the first place, by allowing political developments to pass us by while they organize to foist another fraudulent agenda on the nation we cherish so much. Doing so will be a great disservice".

He added that though their legal struggle is still on, they have decided to join PDM no matter what the court rulings which is expected next Monday will be.

Also speaking on the merger, the National Chairman of PDM, Mallam Basher Ibrahim, said the declaration by Hanga's faction of the CPC is a welcome development.

He said, "It is not a surprise that they have merged with us because we have been talking with them and their joining the PDM is the outcome of our discussions with them. They are welcomed and their joining us will add value to PDM."

sahara reporters