Politics Rufai Hanga-Led CPC Faction Joins PDM

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A faction of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) led by its pioneer chairman, Senator Rufai Hanga, has merged with the newly registered Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) in Abuja, Nigeria's capital.

According to SAHARA REPORTERS, CPC had been embroiled in leadership tussle which had resulted in the emergence of two factions, with Mr. Tony Momoh leading one faction and Senator Hanga leading the other.

Speaking at the declaration of the merger with PDM on Tuesday, Senator Hanga said his faction had experienced impunity and dictatorship at the highest level in CPC.

"Above all, we have confidence in the party's leadership; its commitment to do justice to all as well as its pledge to treat all party members equally without discrimination of any kind. There is no other party in Nigeria today which abides by these values and there is no other party which is likely to do so, as far as we know," 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 said.

According to him, their legal struggle still continues, and that they have decided to join the PDM regardless of the outcome of the court ruling which is expected next Monday.

The National Chairman of PDM, Mallam Basher Ibrahim, said the declaration by Hanga’s faction of the CPC is a welcomed development.

"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." He said.
 
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