PDP Falls Apart: Atiku Faction Elects Officers

Abubakar Baraje is "New PDP" chairman Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Abubakar Baraje, is again the chairman of the party, while former Osun State governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, is the Secretary. Both men were elected a short while ago at a parallel convention at the Musa Yar'Adua center in Abuja after the party appeared to fall apart, leading to the walking out of several top members and delegates. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and eight governors led the walkout. Also elected today as Deputy Chairman was Dr. Sam Jaja, while Binta Kaoje was elected as woman leader. The mini convention began shortly after the walkout delegates abandoned the party’s special convention, which was being held at the Eagle Square with President Goodluck Jonathan in attendance. -CULLED FROM SAHARA REPORTERS