Citypost News Desk
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) appears to be grappling with an internal crisis following the resignation of two prominent party figures within hours of each other, raising fresh questions about the party’s internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The latest development saw the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Abdulmumin Abdulsalami, tender his resignation with immediate effect, barely hours after Yunusa Tanko, former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement and Political Adviser (North) to the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, also announced his departure.
Tanko has reportedly moved to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), where he is expected to serve as National Coordinator of its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections.
Abdulsalami, in his resignation letter addressed to the NDC National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, through his former ward chairman in Kogi State, cited internal disagreements and alleged injustices as reasons for his decision to quit the party.
The former Deputy National Publicity Secretary expressed disappointment that his commitment and contributions to building the party had allegedly become incompatible with the interests of some influential individuals within its leadership.
Describing his departure as a difficult but necessary decision, Abdulsalami said he had chosen to protect his peace of mind rather than continue to endure what he described as recurring injustice within the party.
In his words: “As a foundation member of the NDC, and a critical formative leader in the party, I am compelled to voluntarily take this 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 further stated that his resignation also amounted to a withdrawal from all ongoing technical and political commitments undertaken at the instance of the party’s National Leader.
Abdulsalami, however, acknowledged the opportunity given to him by the National Leader of the NDC, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, to serve the party in various capacities.
Among the positions he occupied were Kogi State Protem Chairman, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, pioneer Spokesperson of the party, and Deputy National Director for Labour and Civil Society.
He also expressed appreciation to former colleagues, civil society activists and media practitioners who worked with him during the formative stages of the party, acknowledging their support and solidarity throughout his tenure.
The twin resignations have further drawn attention to developments within the NDC, particularly as political alignments and realignments gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
