OBASANJO ANOUNCES EXIT FROM RULING PDP; TORE MEMBERSHIP CARD
Former President, General Olusegun Obasanjo has announced his exit from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former President, who ruled the nation as democratic president for 8 years on the PDP’s ticket, told journalists Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun State that he will stay away from party politics and remain non-partisan. Obasanjo, who has been a strong critic of President Goodluck Jonathan over his handling of the nation’s affairs, tore his party membership card afterwards.