Mass Resignation Rocks Delta PDP as 84 Members Dump Party in Ukwuani
By Kenneth Orusi
OBIARUKU/Nigeria: In what appears to be a deepening political crisis for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, no fewer than 84 members of the party in Ukwuani Local Government Area have tendered a coordinated mass resignation, dealing a significant blow to the party’s grassroots strength.
The defectors, all affiliated with the Ned Nwoko Mandate political structure, submitted a jointly signed letter dated Friday, April 11, 2025, addressed to the PDP Chairman in Ukwuani LGA. In the letter, the former members cited growing factionalism, exclusion, and systemic marginalization under the current party leadership as reasons for their decision to quit.
“This is an injustice. Enough is enough,” the letter read in part. “People who just joined the party a few years ago, with no tangible contribution, are being elevated and positioned above those of us who have labored for the PDP for over two decades. This betrayal is unbearable.”
The resignations cut across all ten political wards in the local government and included grassroots coordinators, ward leaders, and long-serving party loyalists. It marks one of the most structured and significant defections from the PDP in recent history, adding to a growing list of internal defections across the state.
The development is widely seen as another victory for Senator Ned Nwoko, who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has since led a high-energy grassroots campaign aimed at ending PDP’s 25-year dominance in Delta State. His political message, which emphasizes inclusion, justice, and reward for loyalty, is rapidly gaining traction among disgruntled PDP faithfuls—particularly in Delta North Senatorial District.
Observers say this wave of resignations is not an isolated incident. Similar movements have been reported in Aniocha North, Ika North East, and Oshimili South LGAs—all attributed to Senator Nwoko’s swelling political influence and widening support base.
Political analysts warn that the trend could signal a major realignment in the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. “This is more than symbolic,” one analyst said. “It’s a sign that the PDP must quickly address internal discontent or risk a full-scale collapse of its dominance in the state.”
As of the time of filing this report, efforts to obtain an official response from the PDP at both local and state levels proved unsuccessful.
With the winds of change gathering momentum, the stage is set for what could be the most fiercely contested electoral season in Delta State’s recent history. Whether the PDP can stem the tide and restore internal cohesion remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Senator Ned Nwoko’s call for a political overhaul is echoing far beyond party lines.
