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Wave of Resignations Hits Plateau Political Parties as PDP, APC Chieftains Quit

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12 months ago

October 20, 2025

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The political climate in Plateau State has taken a fresh twist as key figures from the state’s two major political parties — the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) — have resigned their membership, citing disillusionment and loss of confidence in party leadership and structures.

In the latest wave of defections, a prominent PDP stalwart, Nde Isaac Wadak, tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Kabwir Pada Ward, Kanke Local Government Area, Mr. Kichime Kassam. Similarly, Chief Robert Taple, a notable chieftain of the APC, announced his resignation in a letter submitted to the party’s State Secretariat at Kalwa House, Jos, through the Chairman of his Lankan Ward in Pankshin Local Government Area.

In his letter, Wadak lamented what he described as the collapse of the PDP’s founding principles and internal democracy, saying:

“I have watched as the ideals and philosophy on which the Party is founded are being eroded. Trust and loyalty are being sacrificed at the altar of mediocrity, while sycophants and rent-seekers are being rewarded.”

Wadak, a loyal member of former Governor Jonah Jang’s Redemption Team and one of those who worked for Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s 2023 election victory, said his decision to leave was guided by “conscience and conviction,” adding that the Party was “gradually sliding into irrelevance.”

On his part, Chief Taple said he chose to quit the APC to remain apolitical and “freely advise and work for the progress of Plateau and Nigeria.”

Meanwhile, in a bid to consolidate its base, the APC has set up a committee led by Elder Pam Gyang to receive returnees on October 30. The Party’s National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, revealed that he continues to receive daily calls from individuals expressing interest in joining the APC.

The recent resignations have sparked renewed debate about the direction of Plateau’s political leadership ahead of the next electoral cycle.

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It was a minor error – Benue SDP governorship candidate on omission from INEC list

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3 hours ago

October 14, 2026

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The Benue State governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof. Sebastine Hon, SAN, has urged party members and supporters to remain calm following the omission of his name from the final list of candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The call was contained in a statement issued by the Director-General of the Prof. Sebastine Hon Gubernatorial Campaign Organisation, Dr. Ngutor Anyanwu.

Hon expressed confidence that the omission was a minor error that would be corrected.

“I believe this is just a minor error. It will be corrected,” he said.

The omission reportedly threw party members and supporters into confusion after INEC released its final list of governorship candidates for the 2027 election on Saturday.

The list contained 12 governorship candidates representing 12 political parties in Benue State, but Hon’s name was missing.

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2027 Presidency: Lukman reveals details of coalition talks with Atiku, Peter Obi to unseat Tinubu

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6 hours ago

October 14, 2026

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A popular political analyst and opposition coalition chieftain, Salihu Moh. Lukman, has revealed details of consultations among opposition parties ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

In a statement on Wednesday, Lukman said the consultations aimed at uniting the opposition against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election involved Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Governor Seyi Makinde of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Mr Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Prince Adewole Adebayo of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Mr Donald Duke of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).

He said the move was aimed at presenting a united opposition candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“The consultations represent a practical step towards giving effect to those resolutions. They provide an opportunity for party leaders and presidential candidates to deliberate on the framework for opposition cooperation, identify areas of common ground and consider the steps necessary to advance a shared democratic agenda ahead of 2027.

“At the heart of this process is the conviction that the challenges confronting Nigeria demand serious engagement across party lines. Nigerians deserve political leaders who are prepared to place the country’s future, the well-being of its citizens and the credibility of its elections above narrow interests.

“Nigerians will be informed of substantive decisions and agreed next steps as the deliberations progress,” he stated.

2027 Presidency: Lukman reveals details of coalition talks with Atiku, Peter Obi to unseat Tinubu