More problems for PDP as party chieftains plan to leave

Following the PDP convention that left many members disgruntled three former ministers are an exodus.

Top members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after efforts to pheal the wounds of the last national convention of the party hit the rocks.

Ex-Information Minister Jerry Gana, ex-Education Minister Tunde Adeniran and ex-Niger Delta Minister Godsday Orubebe are moving to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) which is merging with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Peoples Salvation Party (PSP) to form a formidable party ahead of next year's elections.

More chieftains of the PDP are expected to join them.

According to The Nation, Olusegun Obasanjo-inspired Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM) is in talks with the SDP to work together.