Today marks the 15th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), and it held its annual convention in Abuja. However the party officially split in 2 factions. 2015 will prove interesting- make or mar for Nigeria. See previous related post HERE.
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and 7 governors: Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State, Sule Lamido of Jigawa State, Musa Kwankwaso of Kano State, Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, Babangida Aliyu of Niger State and the River State governor, Chibuike Amaechi announced the formation of a splinter group from the mainstream PDP.
Hours later, the splinter-group held a mini convention at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre and announced officers for its version of PDP, with a former chairman, Abubakar Baraje, from Kwara state emerging the new chairman.
Olagunsoye Oyinlola, former governor of Osun State, who was removed by the President Goodluck Jonathan faction as secretary is the new secretary of the new faction of PDP.
Also elected today as Deputy Chairman was Dr. Sam Jaja, while Binta Kaoje was elected as woman leader.
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