The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Abdulmumin Ohiare Abdulsalami, has resigned from the party, citing alleged injustice, exclusion and the influence of powerful individuals within its leadership.
Abdulsalami announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, through his former ward chairman in Nagazi Ward, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
In the letter, titled “Letter of Resignation from the Nigeria Democratic Congress: Withdrawal from All Partisan Commitments to the Party,” he said his decision followed growing disagreements over the treatment he received from some influential party officials.
Describing himself as a founding member and a key figure in the party’s formative years, Abdulsalami alleged that his contributions to the NDC had become incompatible with the interests of a few powerful members.
He also said he had experienced repeated injustice and had decided to leave in order to protect his peace of mind.
Abdulsalami wrote that he was withdrawing not only his membership but also all technical and political commitments undertaken on behalf of the party.
Despite his grievances, he expressed appreciation to the NDC National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, for the opportunities to serve in different capacities.
His previous positions included Kogi State Protem Chairman, Deputy National Publicity Secretary and pioneer spokesperson, as well as Deputy National Director for Labour and Civil Society.
He also thanked colleagues, civil society activists and media practitioners who supported him during the party’s formation and subsequent activities.
Speaking to The Punch, Abdulsalami said he was returning to private life rather than remain in a party where he felt excluded. He declined to name the officials he accused of frustrating his contributions.
Reacting to his departure, the NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, dismissed suggestions that the resignation indicated an internal crisis, saying the exit of one member was not enough to establish that the party was experiencing internal wrangling.
Abdulsalami’s resignation comes amid other political movements involving individuals associated with the NDC as parties position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
However, the former deputy publicity secretary’s allegations remain his account of the circumstances surrounding his departure, while the party has rejected the suggestion that his exit reflects a wider internal crisis.