The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Abdulmumin Ohiare Abdulsalami, has resigned from the party, citing what he described as injustice and the influence of powerful interests within its leadership.
Abdulsalami announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, through the chairman of Nagazi Ward in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
He said his decision also marked his withdrawal from all ongoing technical and political commitments undertaken at the pleasure of the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson.
Describing himself as a foundation member and a formative leader of the NDC, Abdulsalami said his contributions to the party’s growth had become inconsistent with the interests of some powerful officials.
He said he was leaving voluntarily and that the decision was necessary to protect his peace of mind, rather than continue to complain about what he called repeated injustice.
Abdulsalami thanked Dickson for giving him the opportunity to serve in various roles, including as Kogi State pro tem chairman, deputy national publicity secretary, pioneer spokesperson and deputy national director for labour and civil society.
He also expressed appreciation to civil society activists, media practitioners and former colleagues for their support and cooperation during his time in the party.
Abdulsalami concluded by thanking those who had worked with him to promote the NDC from its formative stage.
