Political tension within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) escalated following the immediate resignation of its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Abdulmumin Abdulsalami. Abdulsalami formally announced his departure from the political platform, citing pervasive injustice and the overbearing control exerted by a select group of influential chieftains.
He conveyed his resignation through a formal letter submitted via his former ward chairman in Kogi State and addressed to the National Chairman, Moses Cleopas. This development unfolded merely hours after Yunusa Tanko, political adviser to Peter Obi and former coordinator of the Obidient Movement, also exited the party to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Why did the deputy spokesman step down?
In his formal correspondence, Abdulsalami explained that he could no longer endure the marginalization and mistreatment meted out to him by powerful stakeholders within the organization. He confirmed that he was immediately relinquishing all political and technical responsibilities he previously handled on behalf of the national leadership.
"With a deep sense of gratitude to almighty Allah, I hereby notify the national and sub-national organs of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, through my former ward chairman, of my resignation from the party," the letter read.
Reminiscing on his foundational involvement, the former deputy spokesman reminded party hierarchy that he was not an outsider. He emphasized that he stood among the original founders who toiled during the formation stages and initial electoral campaigns of the party.
What challenges did he highlight?
According to Abdulsalami, his contributions toward expanding the party's reach continuously clashed with the selfish agenda of certain senior officials who had hijacked absolute control over the affairs of the NDC.
Despite these grievances, the resigning official withheld specific names of the accused individuals and omitted any detailed accounts or particular incidents to substantiate the alleged mistreatment mentioned in his resignation communique.