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Nasarawa PDP chairman Adamu Ninga resigns

He attributed his resignation to a strained relationship with the party.

• April 17, 2026
Adamu Ninga
Adamu Ninga(Credit: The Sun Nigeria)

Adamu Ninga, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, has resigned from his position and from the party. 

Mr Ninga confirmed this in an interview with journalists on Friday in Lafia, Nasarawa State.

The state working committee of PDP had, in a letter signed by the state secretary, Kefas Laura, on March 25, suspended the chairman for alleged gross misconduct.

Mr Ninga explained that he had already formally written to the PDP chairman of his electoral ward, Agyaga Electoral Ward of Akwanga Local Government Area, on his decision to leave the party.

He attributed his resignation from his position and the party to a strained relationship within the party and pressure from some people to manipulate him to serve their selfish interests.

“I chose to resign due to an uncivil relationship with some party members who attempted to pressure me into breaking party rules.

“I feel that I should resign if my relationship with some group of persons is not cordial because I would rather take the part of honour than a situation where people want to compel me to serve their individual interest,” Mr Ninga added.

He explained that he has not yet decided on the political party to join, but promised to make it public once a decision is reached.

“You know I’m a politician, I don’t have any other job to do other than politics. So I will let you know when I decide on the next line of action,” he said.

He appreciated his supporters and the people of the state for their support during his tenure and promised to move to the party they wanted him to join. 

(NAN).

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