The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from the newly formed Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA).
It can be recalled that the new party, ADPA, was unveiled by High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, a PDP chieftain and Chairman of DAAR Communications, on Monday.
In a statement, Dayo Adeyeye, spokesman of the PDP, the party made it clear that ADPA was in no way associated with the PDP.
“In the last few hours we have received numerous calls from our party members, concerned citizens and well-wishers on our association or otherwise with the Advance Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA) which was unveiled today at Abuja,” he said.
“For the avoidance of doubt, we reiterate once again that we are not in any way associated with the new party in any form or guise. The APDA is neither an offshoot of the PDP nor its alter ego as some are speculating.
“This statement is made purely to set the records straight and to avoid unnecessary innuendos, speculations and ambiguity that may threaten the continued unity and solidarity of our party members”, he added.