The ongoing peace talk between factions in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shall continue on October 7, CEOAFRICA.com gathered.

This resolution was reached due to failed meeting held at the State House between President Jonathan and the aggrieved governors. The meeting was attended by President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice-President Namadi Sambo and PDP Board of Trustees Chairman Chief Tony Anenin.

All seven aggrieved PDP governors – Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Babangida Aliyu (Niger), Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers), Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto), Sule Lamido (Jigawa) and Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano) attended the meeting held at the First Lady’s Conference room at the Presidential Villa.

Also at the meeting were Governors Godswill Obot Akpabio (Akwa Ibom), Idris Wada (Kogi) and Liyel Imoke (Cross River).

At the end of the meeting, Niger State Governor, Aliyu told reporters that the meeting was inconclusive and stood adjourned till October 7. He said both parties had agreed to stop making inflammatory statements.

He said: “Sequel to the number of meetings convened by leaders and stakeholders. The governors of Adamawa, Niger, Rivers, Kwara, Sokoto, Jigawa, Akwa Ibom, Kogi, Kano and Cross Rivers states met with the President, the Vice President and the chairman of the Board of Trustees and extensively deliberated on various issues.

“The meetings were cordial and deliberations fruitful with a clear commitment on all sides to resolve all issues raised at the meeting.

“The meeting (last night) also called on all parties to shield their swords and avoid further inflammatory comments on issues particularly during the course of our deliberations as we have all agreed to resolve all the differences.

“In the interim, all parties have accepted to commence immediate action and agreed towards complete resolution of all matters and continue to meet until all processes toward reconciliation are totally complete.

“The meetings will continue on Monday 7th October, 2013.

“We use this opportunity therefore to thank all members of our party and supporters for their patience and understanding as we will make sure and ensure that there is progress in resolving the crisis.” He said.