The leadership tussle threatening the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) Saturday took a different turn as the Chief Supo Shonibare and Dr Abdul Isiaq groups promised to close rank and work for unity of the party.
They also asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to recognise the faction of Dr. Olu Agunloye who are presently occupying the National Secretariat of the party.
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Addressing journalists in Abuja, Engr. Simon Adeshina National Secretary of the Dr. Abdul Ahmed Isiaq faction said after a two and half hours meeting to reposition SDP, they have seen the need to come together for the progress of the party towards the forth coming 2023 General Election.
The two groups also resolved to set up a caretaker committee to pave way for a true National convention within the time limit set by INEC.
The meeting enjoined INEC not to give recognition to the present faction occupying the secretariat henceforth as there is no basis for it.
They also resolved to work towards bringing confidence back to the party and the general public interested in SDP towards taking over power at all levels in Nigeria in 2023.
The two factions also agreed to ensure that no group is marginalised or disadvantage in the proposed arrangements, saying they are willing to admit more groups into SDP who believe in the manifesto and programmes of the Party.
