Top PDP National Official Suddenly Resigns, Details Emerge

• Politicians are switching camps in Nigeria eight months after the 2023 general elections
• In Kaduna, a notable departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was noted as Honourable Magaji Alhassan decided to leave the opposition party
• Legit.ng reports that Alhassan's destination is not yet known as he was mute concerning his next step

Kaduna, Kaduna state - A national member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing Kaduna state, Magaji Alhassan has resigned from his position and also withdrawn his membership in the party.

He announced his resignation through a letter addressed to the acting national chairman of the PDP, Umar Damagum, a report by Channels Television on Sunday, October 15 noted.

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Kaduna: Magaji Alhassan exits PDP

The resignation is coming at a time the main opposition party is trying to resolve the lingering crisis in the party.

The party has been battling various crises involving groups and individuals, leading to the loss of the presidential election in February.

Legit.ng understands that the PDP's national working committee (NWC) is working to find a solution to the rancour.

Alhassan's letter reads:

“I wish to formally inform you that I have resigned and withdrawn my membership from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP.

“Attached is my membership card duly returned.”

Meanwhile, Alhassan did not state the reason for his resignation from the PDP.

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This is contained in a letter dated Saturday, September 30. The former governor personally signed the letter and forwarded it to the Ward Chairman, PDP Kaura, Zaria local government area (LGA) of the state.

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Legit.ng also reported that the governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Kaduna state delivered its judgment regarding the actual winner of the Saturday, March 18, 2023 governorship election in the state.

But while Governor Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is claiming the tribunal's judgement favoured him, PDP's Isah Mohammed Ashiru said Governor Sani was defeated in court.

Source: Legit.ng