NDC Deputy Publicity Secretary Resigns Amid Internal Crisis

Abdulmumin Abdulsalami resigned as Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). He announced his decision on Wednesday night through a formal letter addressed to National Chairman Senator Moses Cleopas. The letter was sent via his former ward chairman in Kogi State.

In his resignation letter, Abdulsalami said he was leaving to avoid what he described as orchestrated melodrama and exclusion from party affairs. He stated that his sincere contributions to the party's rise conflicted with the interests of a few powerful officers who control decisions.

“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.”

Abdulsalami also withdrew from all technical and political commitments he had undertaken for the party's national leadership. He served as Kogi State Protem Chairman, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, pioneer spokesperson, and Deputy National Director for Labour and Civil Society.

His departure followed hours after Yunusa Tanko, a political adviser to Peter Obi and former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, reportedly left the NDC for the Social Democratic Party. Tanko is expected to coordinate the SDP Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Politics Nigeria reported there is no indication that the two resignations were coordinated or connected. Abdulsalami's letter has brought public attention to internal disagreements and dissatisfaction within the party.

The resignation adds to pressure on the opposition NDC as it faces allegations of internal injustice and the growing influence of powerful individuals. Abdulsalami expressed gratitude to Allah and to National Leader Senator Henry Seriake Dickson for the opportunity to serve.