Five of the seven aggrieved governors of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday held a private meeting with former president Olusegun Obasanjo, at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun.
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The governors are: Rotimi Amaechi, Rivers; Babangida Aliyu, Niger; Rabiu Kwankwaso, Kano; Sule Lamido, Jigawa; and Murtala Nyako of Adamawa Gov. Abdulfatai Ahmed of Kwara and Gov. Aliyu Wammako of Sokoto State, were absent.
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Newsmen were barred from the meeting, which commenced at 11:50a.m and ended at 1:50p.m.
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Aliyu, who addressed newsmen soon after the meeting, said the governors had come to consult with Obasanjo over the lingering crisis in the party.
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He dismissed reports that the governors were planning to defect to another political party, saying, "those reports are mere speculations''.
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Aliyu, who told newsmen that the governors had been having many meetings with President Goodluck Jonathan, expressed optimism that the crisis would soon be resolved.
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"You may recall that when the issues started, we consulted with some of our elders. This is part of the series of consultations we have been having.
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"We believe we are gradually moving near a peaceful resolution of the issues,'' he said. (NAN)