Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, has returned to the country.
The Former Vice President who had been out of the country for weeks, returned to Abuja on Tuesday.
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According to media report, Atiku returned to the country to attend the much-anticipated National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).
Atiku, who is regarded as the de-facto leader of the party, being the presidential candidate in the last elections, is expected to spearhead other meetings ahead of the NEC meeting.
Recall that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP had fixed the NEC meeting for April 18, having refused to hold the meeting for over one year.
The NEC, the second most influential decision-making organ of the party after the NWC, is expected to meet every quarter as stipulated by the party’s constitution.
The NEC meeting is anticipated to tackle several pressing issues that have hindered the party’s unity and progress since the 2023 general elections.
Top of the agenda is the resolution of persistent internal discord, consideration of disciplinary measures for members engaged in anti-party activities, and deliberations on the leadership dynamics within the party.
Speculation is rife that the NEC will address grievances, including the actions of certain members, like the FCT Minister, who openly declared non-support for Atiku in the elections, which has sparked calls for accountability.
