PDP again dissociates self from Fayose’s attack on Buhari

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has stated that it will not be drawn into the ongoing controversy regarding the visit of former head of state and candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, to the United Kingdom.

Mr. Buhari’s campaign office had stated that the former head of state was in the U.K. on a working visit.

However, Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state and other supporters of the PDP have claimed that Mr. Buhari is in the U.K. for medical treatment.

Mr. Buhari has already met with former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, on Saturday, a meeting Mr. Blair’s office confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES.

The London-based think tank, Chatham House, has also confirmed that Mr. Buhari will speak on the topic: “Prospects for Democratic Consolidation in Africa: Nigeria’s Transition”, at the Royal Institute of International Affairs.

In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES Monday, the spokesperson of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, said the party was not interested in the controversy regarding the trip.

“As a party that has target and vision, we will not be involved in the discussion on that matter. General Buhari’s trip to the U.K. we believe is personal and we do not wish him any harm,” he said.