Senator David Mark Dumps PDP, Joins New Opposition Coalition Following Unending Crïsis

Nigerian Senator David Mark has officially announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party PDP.

He officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing deepening internal divisions, leadership crises, and irreconcilable differences that have reduced the party to “a shadow of its former self.” In a letter dated June 27, 2025, addressed to the PDP chairman in Otukpo, Benue State.

Mark expressed disappointment over the party’s current state despite his long-standing commitment since its early days, including after its loss in the 2015 presidential election.

He stated that his efforts over the years helped rebuild and reposition the party, but recent developments forced him to leave.

Following consultations with family and associates, he announced his decision to join the newly formed National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement, aimed at rescuing Nigeria and protecting its democracy.

The letter reads,

“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.

However, 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.

Thank you, and may God bless you.”
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