Chairman of Daar Communications Limited ,Chief Raymond Dokpesi has unveiled a new political party, known as the Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance,APDA.
The even which occurred in Abuja on Monday had several politicians in attendance, including South East big wig Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyawu.
The unveiling of the party led to speculations that it was being floated by the Ahmed Makarfi Makarfi faction of embattled PDP.But spokesman of the Makarfi faction, Prince Dayo Adeyeye issued a statement swiftly disowning the new party : “We Have Not Sponsored Any New Party” Makarfi’s faction said.
According to Adeye “In the last few hours we have received numerous calls from our party members , concerned citizens and well wishers on our association or otherwise with the Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA) which was unveiled today at Abuja.
“For the avoidance of doubt, we reiterate once again that we are not in any way associated with the new party in any form or guise. The APDA is neither an offshoot of the PDP nor its alter ego as some are speculating.
“ This statement is made purely to set the records straight and to avoid unnecessary innuendos ,speculations and ambiguity that may threaten the continued unity and solidarity of our party members.
“We thank millions of well meaning Nigerians for their concern and commitment to the defence of our nascent democracy. In the end this democracy cannot survive without a strong and vibrant opposition.
“God bless the PDP! God bless Nigeria!!”
