Markafi-led PDP faction moved meeting to Ekiti state governor's lodge after Abuja venue was barricaded

The meeting of the Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party scheduled to hold at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, was moved to the lodge of Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, after the original venue was barricaded by police.

The meeting, slated for today, Monday, was called on Friday after the Appeal Court affirmed Ali Sheriff as the authentic chairman of the Nigeria’s troubled opposition party.

The spokesperson for the Makarfi-faction, Dayo Adeyeye, responded to the development on Twitter saying it was a “a sad day” that threatened freedom of association and movement.

He accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of collaborating with Mr. Sheriff to frustrate the PDP.