Just In: Former Kaduna Governorship Candidate Dumps PDP, Announces New Party
- Isa Ashiru resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 election due to internal conflicts
- The former federal lawmaker joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following his departure from the PDP
- The Sarkin Bai Zazzau Kingdom in Kaduna state explained the reasons for his resignation from the PDP to the ADC coalition
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Kaduna state - The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna state, Isa Ashiru, has dumped the party ahead of the 2027 election.
Ashiru’s resignation was contained in a letter dated Friday, March 27, 2026.
Source: Facebook
He addressed the resignation letter to the PDP ward chairman of Kudan Ward in Kudan Local Government Area of the state.
As reported by The Punch, the former lawmaker said he dumped the PDP after “careful reflection on the state of affairs within the party.”
He posted a copy of his resignation letter on his verified Facebook page on Monday, March 30, 2026.
“I write with a deep sense of humility to formally notify the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of my decision to resign my membership of the party, effective from today, the 27th day of March, 2026.
“After careful reflection over the persistent internal leadership crisis, conflicts, rancour, and divisions within the party, it has become increasingly difficult for me to continue to participate actively as a member of the party.”
“This decision is personal and taken in good faith.”
In another post, Ashiru confirmed his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He posted a picture of himself in the ADC logo on his Facebook page.
Ashiru served two terms in the Kaduna State House of Assembly before moving to the House of Representatives to represent the Makarfi/Kudan constituency.
He also holds the traditional title of Sarkin Bai Zazzau.
Source: Facebook
13 lawmakers dump PDP
Recall that the Zamfara State House of Assembly speaker, Bilyaminu Moriki, and 12 lawmakers defected from PDP to APC amid political shifts in the state.
Recall that Governor Dauda Lawal's recent defection to the APC sparked reactions and concerns over insecurity in Zamfara.
The latest development has raised questions about governance amidst ongoing violence in northern Nigeria.
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Another federal lawmaker dumps PDP
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki, representing Tambuwal/Kebbe federal constituency, Sokoto state, resigned from the PDP.
Dasuki joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
The lawmaker in the House of Representatives explained his reason for dumping the PDP for the ADC ahead of the 2027 elections.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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