Philip Aduda quits PDP over internal party crisis
Philip Aduda, the immediate past senator for the Federal Capital Territory, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He cited persistent crises within the party as his reason for leaving, making his resignation effective immediately. In his resignation letter, Aduda expressed gratitude for the opportunities he received from the PDP. His exit comes amid a series of defections that are reshaping the Senate’s political landscape.
Key takeaways
- Philip Aduda sent his resignation letter, dated March 17, 2026, to the PDP chairman in Karu Ward, Abuja.
- He stated that ongoing party conflicts were the main reason for his immediate resignation.
- Aduda thanked the PDP for allowing him to serve in various elective positions.
- Recent defections include three PDP senators — Amos Yohanna, Aminu Iyal Abbas, and Ikra Aliyu Bilbis — who joined the All Progressives Congress, increasing its Senate seats to 84.
- Five other PDP senators have moved to the African Democratic Congress, making it the main opposition in the Senate with nine members.
