A former governor of Benue State and Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Gabriel Torwua Suswam has dumped his long time political platform where he began his political career as a two term house of reps member and a senator as he is set to join the ruling All Progressive Congress.
In a letter addressed to the PDP ward chairman of Mbagber Council Ward, Logo LGA, on Wednesday, signed by him and made available to newsmen, he stated that the decision became necessary as the party was plagued by persistent and unresolved internal conflicts with no clear pathway to resolution.
The letter titled “letter of resignation from the People’s Democratic Party” reads; “I write to formally resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with effect from the date of this letter.
“This decision has not been taken lightly. For decades, the PDP provided me with a platform to serve the Nigerian people in various capacities; as a Member of the House of Representatives, as Governor of Benue State, and as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. For these opportunities and the trust reposed in me at different times, I remain sincerely grateful.
“However, the party that once stood as a symbol of cohesion, internal democracy, and progressive opposition has, regrettably, become plagued by persistent and unresolved internal conflicts. These disputes, spanning leadership, structure, discipline, and ideology, have been allowed to fester without any clear or credible pathway to resolution.
“Despite repeated interventions, reconciliatory committees, and public assurances, the party continues to operate in a state of deep internal dysfunction. The PDP today appears to be perpetually trapped in crisis mode; an institution in political intensive care, with no consensus diagnosis and no agreed treatment plan in sight.
“As a committed democrat and stakeholder in Nigeria’s political development, I find it increasingly difficult to reconcile my continued membership with my personal convictions, political philosophy, and desire to contribute meaningfully to nation-building within a stable and functional political framework.
“I believe that political parties must serve as platforms for ideas, discipline, and constructive engagement, not arenas of endless internal warfare. Regrettably, the current state of affairs within the PDP no longer aligns with these ideals.
“I therefore consider it honourable and necessary to step aside, while wishing the party well, should it one day find the courage and consensus to resolve its longstanding internal contradictions.
The letter concluded, “Please accept my resignation and convey my appreciation to members at all levels for the shared journey over the years.”
