The Digest:
Former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s prolonged internal crisis as the reason for his departure. In a resignation letter addressed to his ward chairman in Logo Local Government, Suswam stated it was “honorable and necessary to step aside.” While he did not declare his next political destination, he has been associated with a coalition of opposition leaders adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a platform for future elections. The move underscores ongoing instability within Nigeria’s major opposition party.
Key Points:
• High-profile defections can weaken party cohesion and electoral competitiveness ahead of future polls.
• Internal party disputes often lead to realignments that reshape opposition dynamics and voter choices.
• Suswam’s exit may influence political loyalties and strategies within Benue and the North Central region.
• It reflects broader challenges within Nigerian political parties in managing conflict and retaining key figures.
• Such resignations can signal diminishing confidence in a party’s ability to reform and present a credible alternative.
Suswam’s departure highlights the persistent factional struggles within the PDP and the continuing realignment of Nigeria’s political landscape.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
