By Correspondent in Lokoja.
In a major political shakeup in Kogi State, a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former senator, Tunde Ogbeha, has formally resigned from the party, citing deep-seated leadership crises and irreconcilable internal divisions.
The political heavyweight has now pitched his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a growing coalition party gaining traction across the country.
In a resignation letter addressed to the Chairman of PDP Ward A in Lokoja Local Government Area, Senator Ogbeha described his decision as painful but necessary, given the PDP’s current state of disarray.
“I write to formally inform you of my decision to resign my membership of the party with immediate effect,” Ogbeha stated. “You may recall that over the years, I have remained firm and deeply committed to the ideals of the PDP.”
The former senator recalled how he remained loyal to the party even in its darkest moments.
“Even when nearly all stakeholders departed the party following our loss in the 2015 presidential election, I pledged to remain the last man standing. I have worked steadfastly to rebuild, reconcile, and reposition the party—efforts which, without sounding immodest, helped restore the PDP to national relevance and made it once again a party of choice for many Nigerians.”
However, Ogbeha lamented that recent developments within the party had made continued association untenable.
“Recent events marked by deepening divisions, persistent leadership crisis, and irreconcilable differences have reduced the party to a shadow of its former self, subjecting it to public ridicule,” he said.
Announcing his next political move, Ogbeha declared his decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after consulting widely with stakeholders and political allies.
“After wide consultations with my family, friends, and political associates, I have resolved to join the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as part of the collective effort to rescue our nation and preserve our hard-earned democracy,” he announced.
Political analysts note that Ogbeha’s defection is expected to send ripples across the political landscape in Kogi State, particularly as the 2027 general elections loom on the horizon. His move is also seen as a potential boost to the ADC’s positioning as a credible alternative to the two dominant parties in Nigeria.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
