PDP Splits as Atiku, Seven Governors Form ‘New PDP’

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar                  

On a day it marked the 15th anniversary of its creation, the political behemoth Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been factionalised. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, six Northern governors and Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi yesterday announced the formation of a splinter group from the main PDP.

The Northern state governors involved are those of Niger, Babangida Aliyu; Sokoto, Aliyu Wammako; Jigawa, Sule Lamido; Kano, Rabiu Musa Kwankawanso; Adamawa, Muritala Nyako, and Kwara, Abdulfatai Ahmed.

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What a delight, I’d say. The governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has just inaugurated a garment-making factory in the state capital. Built at a cost of N1.2 billion, the factory is said to be the biggest in Africa and will directly employ between 3,000 and 5,000 workers. The Omoluabi Garment Factory, set up by Sam & Sarah, has the capacity to produce 50,000 uniforms a day, and will service the free school uniform programme of the state government. As I read the story, a lot of things jumped at me. I was glad in one sense and sad in another. Just give me a few minutes and you will understand my chosen topic today.