A former governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, Dr. David Umbugadu, has exited the All Progressives Congress (APC) simply weeks after becoming a member of the social gathering.
Umbugadu confirmed his choice in a resignation letter dated March 24, 2026. The letter was addressed to the APC chairman of Ika/Wangibi Ward in Nasarawa Eggon Native Authorities Space.
Within the letter, he defined why he might not stay within the ruling social gathering.
He pointed to inner developments throughout the APC. Based on him, there have been “political manoeuvres” that would have an effect on his probabilities within the subsequent governorship race.
The previous candidate made it clear he was not snug with the scenario unfolding throughout the social gathering.
His exit comes barely three weeks after he was welcomed into the APC. Umbugadu had formally joined the social gathering on March 2, 2026. The occasion came about on the Authorities Home in Lafia and was attended by high political figures within the state.
Amongst these current had been Governor Abdullahi Sule, former governors Abdullahi Adamu and Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, in addition to different APC leaders. The reception had signaled a significant political shift on the time.
Nonetheless, the most recent growth has reversed that transfer. Umbugadu has now determined to return to the Peoples Democratic Social gathering (PDP). He described the PDP as his political dwelling and base.
The politician has an extended historical past with the PDP. He joined the social gathering in 2014 after leaving the now-defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC).
He remained a key member of the PDP for years and flew its flag within the 2019 and 2023 governorship elections in Nasarawa State.