Former Turkish Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin has resigned from the AKP. 

Reports said he plans to take part in a new political movement to rival the AKP.

Ergin’s resignation took place after that of former deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan.

Another three former AKP ministers - Industry Minister Nihat Ergün, Minister of Education Hüseyin Çelik and Deputy Prime Minister Beşir Atalay - have resigned recently.

Ergin served as minister of Justice in the years 2011-2013 and has deputy for Hatay in the 22nd, 23rd and 24th legislature.