The last of the dramatic walkout at the Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] special convention held over the weekend of August 31, 2013 at the Eagles Square in Abuja. Information reaching 247ureports.com through competent sources in Abuja indicates that fifty seven [57] legislatorsย of the House of Representatives belonging to the PDP have declared support for the Baraje led new PDP.
The declaration of support is said to follow a closed door meeting held at a yet to be disclosed locationย in Abuja. The 57 legislators of the lowerย chamber of the National Assembly were said to signed a letter indicating their allegiance to the new PDP. The list of the 57 legislators is expected to be made public shortly.
The latest declarationย today – followsย a declaration byย 26 Senators yesterday. According our source, more declarationsย are expected in the coming days.
– stay tuned for the complete report.