A "factional leader" refers to a person who leads or represents a small group within a larger organization or community that has different interests or opinions from others. Full definition
The Nigerian Army on Friday said a major factional leader of the Boko Haram terrorists group, Mamman Nur has been fatally injured. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
Making the disclosure through a statement yesterday, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olabisi Kolawole said intelligence at the disposal of the Force leadership indicated that some aggrieved factional leaders and members of the party had perfected plans to engage thugs from across the country to join them in threatening public peace and security in Abuja. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
Supporters of the ousted factional leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, have reportedly joined the All Progressive Congress (APC). (dailypost.ng)