Strong indications of an impending crisis have emerged within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following the resignation of its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Abdulmumin Ohiare Abdulsalami.
Abdulsalami announced his resignation on Wednesday night in a formal letter addressed to the National Chairman of the party, Senator Moses Cleopas.
In the letter titled “Letter of Resignation from the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC: Withdrawal from All Partisan Commitments to the Party,” Abdulsalami said he had decided to leave the party rather than continue with what he described as an atmosphere of exclusion and internal injustice.
He said he was “calling it quits and heading back home and avoiding orchestrated melodrama of exclusion from party affairs.”
The former deputy spokesman said his decision was taken after he became convinced that his contributions to the development of the party were increasingly at odds with the interests of some powerful party officials.
“As a foundation member of the NDC, ditto a critical formative leader in the party, I am compelled to voluntarily take the exit having realized that my sincere and positive contributions to the meteoric rise and success of the party are at odds with the vested interests of a few powerful officers who call the shots,” he said.
Abdulsalami also cited his personal wellbeing, saying he had chosen to prioritise his peace of mind rather than continue with what he described as recurrent complaints over alleged injustices.
He expressed appreciation to the National Leader of the NDC, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, for the opportunities given to him to serve the party in various capacities.
He noted that he had previously served as the Kogi State Protem Chairman, Deputy National Publicity Secretary and pioneer spokesperson, as well as Deputy National Director for Labour and Civil Society.
Abdulsalami also thanked civil society activists, media practitioners and other party associates who had worked with him to promote the party.
Tanko Leaves Obi, Joins SDP Campaign Council
In a related development, Dr. Yunusa Tanko has resigned from his position as political adviser to Peter Obi and subsequently assumed a leadership role in the Social Democratic Party (SDP) campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Tanko was on Wednesday inaugurated as the National Coordinator of the SDP Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja.
His appointment followed his earlier resignation as political adviser (North) to Peter Obi, which he said took effect on October 30.
Tanko explained that his decision was linked to his appointment to the leadership of the National Consultative Front (NCFront), following the death of its former co-chairman and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba.
He said he had communicated with Obi and Dickson, expressing appreciation for their support during his time as coordinator of the Obidient Movement.
Speaking after his inauguration, Tanko pledged to work with the SDP presidential candidate, Adewale Adebayo, and his running mate, Usman Bugaje, toward victory in the 2027 elections.
He described the SDP as a left-wing and people-oriented political party committed to representing Nigerians who, according to him, have been neglected by those in positions of authority.
Tanko also reaffirmed his commitment to good governance, justice, equity and national development, saying he would continue working toward building a better Nigeria.