Former Senate President David Mark has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending his long-standing affiliation with the party he helped to establish.
Mark announced his resignation in a letter dated June 27, addressed to the PDP leadership in Otukpo Ward 1, Benue State. His decision comes shortly after his appointment as one of the interim leaders of the emerging opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In the letter, the former Senate President cited deep-rooted leadership crises and irreconcilable differences within the PDP as reasons for his departure.
“The irreconcilable differences in the PDP have subjected the party to public ridicule and reduced it to a shadow of its former self,” he stated.
Reflecting on his contributions to the PDP, Mark noted his unwavering commitment to the party’s ideals over the years, particularly following the party’s loss in the 2015 presidential election.
“Even when nearly all stakeholders departed the party, I pledged to remain the last man standing,” he wrote. “I have worked steadfastly to rebuild, reconcile, and reposition the party, efforts which, without sounding immodest, helped restore the PDP to national relevance.”
Mark expressed regret that recent internal conflicts had eroded the gains made and weakened the party’s influence on the national stage.
His resignation is seen as a significant development in Nigeria’s shifting political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
