A new faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been formed in Abuja, Channels TV reported on Wednesday.

According to the report, the new faction was announced at the faction's new secretariat in the Nigerian capital city.

Channels TV further reported that the faction is led by Chief Olusola Akindele, Chief Godwin Duru, Franklyne Edede, Prince Obi Nwosu and Alhaji Hassan Adamu.

This story is still developing and full details have not yet emerged.