A reliable source from Georgetown has confirmed that the AFC has resumed talks with the PNC. This comes after a fractured AFC tries to keep a handle on political infighting. The two main factions consisting of Moses and the opposing side consisting of Nigel are in deep disagreement over the future of the party.
Nigel has been pushing to merge the AFC and PNC with Moses objecting because the PNC sees him as a political outcast. This had led to a breakdown of talks in the past as high tension continues within the AFC camp. This may end up breaking up the AFC with one faction merging with the PNC and another faction staying with a weakened AFC.
The secret talks have been moving ahead much smoother than recent failed attempts in merging both parties. The AFC faction that wants to merge the AFC with the PNC has agreed to drop their demand for changing the name of the new party to PFC with the PNC members insisting on APNU. This has allowed the talks to move ahead.
Both parties have recognized that only a united PNC/AFC can defeat the PPP in an upcoming election as the AFC support declines in light of corruption scandals involving a top brass member.
Talks continue at the PNC headquarters. The news media has not been allowed in and members of both parties have been told not to talk to the media.