Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has continued to shrink as its notable members have continued to defect to other political parties. The party, today, lost its founding member and member of Board of Trustees, Adamu Waziri, formally resigned his membership from the party to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Waziri announced his decision to defect to ADC at his Dogo Tebo Ward in Potiskum, Yobe State saying that the move was in line with the PDP constitution, which requires formal resignation at the ward level.
Giving reason for his action, Waziri said the PDP doesn’t reflects the values of a credible opposition adding, “I was a member of PDP, and due to the exigencies of the moment and in the interest of the nation, I have decided to resign.”
Urging his followers to join him in supporting a new political movement that can strengthen democracy and ensure better governance, Waziri described the decision as difficult but necessary, saying the current leadership of the PDP has lost its way.
Reacting, PDP Ward Chairman Malam Muhammad Bomai, accepted Waziri’s resignation with regret, calling him a pillar of the party. “Waziri has been an institution within the PDP, and we will feel his absence deeply,” he said.
Bomai also announced his resignation from the PDP and immediate defection to ADC, saying he shares Waziri’s vision for a better Nigeria.
