UK High Commission Discusses Nigeria's Democracy with PDP

On October 17, 2023, the United Kingdom High Commission engaged with the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja, led by Kabiru Turaki, SAN. The High Commission's delegation included Dr.

Fortune Aldred, Senior Political Adviser, and Stephen Asek, Political Adviser (Cameroon). The PDP delegation featured key members such as National Secretary Dr.

Wonyengikuro Daniel and National Treasurer Isa Abubakar. Discussions centered on the state of Nigeria's democracy, the opposition's relevance, and issues like the prolonged leadership crisis within the PDP and the potential candidacy of President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 elections.

Turaki emphasized the importance of multi-party democracy and criticized the APC-led federal government for creating political tension. Dr.

Aldred acknowledged the discussions and assured that the issues would be reported through diplomatic channels, reiterating the UK's interest in Nigeria's political developments.