A former Senator in Plateau State, I. D. Gyang, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing the party’s deviation from democratic principles and lack of a people-centric approach.
Gyang, who represented Plateau North Senatorial District in the 9th Assembly, made his decision known on Monday in a letter he addressed to the chairman of the PDP in his Rafau Ward, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state.
Gyang’s decision comes after nearly a decade of passionate membership and significant contributions to the party’s growth and success.
In his letter of resignation effective 26th May, 2025, which was obtained by our correspondent in Jos on Monday, Gyang expressed concerns over the party’s apparent deficiencies, stating it has “parted ways with basic democratic tenets” and lacks leverage to promote Plateau State’s strategic interests.
The senator emphasised the importance of equity, fairness, inclusivity, and good governance. He equally commits himself to ensuring the political space remains open for all.
Gyang was the Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence at the 9th Assembly.
The letter said, “It is my pleasure to inform you of my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) effective May 26, 2025. After nearly a decade of passionate membership, commitment, and enormous contribution to the growth and success of the PDP, including the 2023 electoral victory, the party has parted ways with basic democratic tenets and is no longer people-centric.
“Furthermore, given the apparent deficiencies of the party’s apparatchiks, the leverage to navigate and mainstream the strategic interests of Plateau state in today’s Nigeria is feeble, if not lacking.
“I am obligated to our people and our dear state to insist on equity, fairness, inclusivity, and good governance and to ensure that the political space remains open for all.”
