Nigeria, April 9 -- The factional chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, is currently hosting the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, alongside some chieftains of the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The meeting is taking place at Mr Mark's residence in Abuja. It comes just hours after his faction of the ADC staged a protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the party's internal crisis.

Leaders of Mr Mark's ADC faction present at the meeting include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.

Also in attendance are Rabiu Kwankwaso, for...