Senator Makarfi

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of PDP has accused the Ali Modu Sheriff faction of working with the opposition in the attempt  to cripple the party.

The Makarfi faction of PDP said this in reaction to the inauguration of a new committee by Sheriff on Thursday to conduct a new primary to choose the party’s flag bearer in the impending Edo governorship election.

The faction of the party accused Sheriff of working with some former and serving governors of the All Progressive Congress, APC, to completely cripple the opposition party.

“It is now very clear that Senator Ali Modu Sheriff is working very hard for the enemies of our great Party. First, the Edo Primary Election and all the processes leading to it thereof were properly conducted, monitored and observed by INEC.

“Edo PDP Chairman has warned Sheriff to stay clear of their affairs as the Party in the state is resolutely united behind Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the Candidate of the PDP,”  the Markarfi faction of PDP said in a statement by Dayo Adeyeye, its spokesperson.

The faction also warned members of the party against serving in any committee set up by Senator Sheriff.

Also, the faction said there is no any court order obtained by Senator Sheriff or any of his cohorts either at FCT high court or the Federal high court in Abuja or any court in Nigeria giving it power to take over the party.