US EditionNigeria: Wike's Ally, Abuja Strongman, Philip Aduda Quits PDP
Philip Aduda cited ongoing factional infighting and leadership disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party as reasons for his resignation ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.
- On March 17, 2026, Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda formally resigned his membership of the People's Democratic Party in the FCT, submitting a letter to the Karu Ward PDP Chairman, Abuja effective immediately.
- Citing internal turmoil, Aduda said he left the People's Democratic Party amid protracted disputes and factional infighting as the 2027 electoral cycle approaches.
- Known as the PDP's face in the FCT, Aduda stated, 'I write to formally notify you of my resignation as a member of the People's Democratic Party PDP with immediate effect due to the crisis in the party.'
- At the APC national office, Aduda met APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda and was accompanied by the Chairman-elect of Kuje Area Council after his resignation, fueling speculation he may seek APC's FCT ticket for 2027.
- This exit could realign local power in Abuja, as Aduda's departure signals a major political shift ahead of the 2027 general election, given his influence in the FCT.
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Nigeria: Wike's Ally, Abuja Strongman, Philip Aduda Quits PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP suffered a major blow in the Federal Capital Territory FCT on Tuesday as former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda, formally resigned his membership in the party.
Former FCT Senator Philip Aduda Dumps PDP Amid Deepening Party Crisis
A former Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Philip Tanimu Aduda, has formally resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing the protracted internal crisis rocking the opposition party. Aduda, who served in the 7th, 8th and 9th National Assemblies between 2011 and 2023, conveyed his decision in a resignation letter dated March 17, 2026, and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Karu Ward in Abuja.
I joined APC to ensure Tinubu’s victory in 2027 – Aduda
A former Senator, Philip Aduda, says he defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from his former party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to help in ensuring the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Aduda said this on Tuesday at the party’s national secretariat while speaking with newsmen after meeting with the APC National … The post I joined APC to ensure Tinubu’s victory in 2027 – Aduda appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
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