The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a deeper turn as former Senate President, David Mark, has officially resigned from the party.
In a letter dated June 27, Mark, one of the PDP’s longstanding stalwarts formally announced his departure, marking a significant blow to the already embattled party.
His resignation underscores the internal turmoil and growing dissatisfaction among top-ranking members.
Often regarded as a heavyweight within the PDP, Mark’s exit is seen by political analysts as a major setback, signaling the party’s deepening internal divisions and waning influence ahead of upcoming elections.
Mark, in his resignation letter addressed to the PDP leadership in Otukpo Ward 1, Benue State, said; “The irreconcilable differences in the PDP have subjected the party to public ridicule and reduced it to a shadow of its former self.”
“I bring warm greetings to you and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otukpo Ward 1, and by extension, to the entire Benue State and Nigeria. I write to formally inform you of my decision to resign my membership of the party with immediate effect.”
“You may recall that over the years, I have remained firm and deeply committed to the ideals of the PDP. Even when nearly all stakeholders departed the party following our loss in the 2015 presidential election, I pledged to remain the last man standing.”
“I have worked steadfastly to rebuild, reconcile, and reposition the party, efforts which, without sounding immodest, helped restore the PDP to national relevance and made it once again a party of choice for many Nigerians.”
“Recent events marked by deepening divisions, persistent leadership crisis, and irreconcilable differences have reduced the party to a shadow of its former self, subjecting it to public ridicule.”
“After wide consultations with my family, friends, and political associates, I have resolved to join the National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement in Nigeria, as part of the collective effort to rescue our nation and preserve our hard-earned democracy.”
Interestingly, the resignation follows his recent appointment as one of the interim leaders of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move that signals a shift in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.
