2027: More woes for PDP as mass resignations hit Niger chapter

The Niger State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has witnessed a mass resignation as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.

DAILY POST reports that the exodus followed a tense meeting over the weekend in Lapai Local Government Area, where aggrieved members confronted the party’s leadership over lingering grievances.

Members of the party questioned the credibility of its leadership and the state of internal democracy.

Speaking at the meeting, one of the defectors, Abdullahi Jankara, addressed controversies arising from the PDP congress and the council election, clarifying disputed issues while acknowledging the depth of anger and disappointment among members.

He expressed dismay at what he described as the leadership’s failure to fulfil promises made to loyal party members, saying repeated calls for reform had been ignored, leaving him with no option but to leave the party.

Members also linked their grievances to wider national challenges facing the PDP, arguing that unresolved leadership tussles and internal disputes at the centre had encouraged impunity and weakened accountability at the state and local levels.

They accused the party leadership of sidelining the grassroots during the recent council election, alleging that despite extensive ward-level mobilisation, key decisions were imposed from above, leaving local structures powerless.

“We are tired of being used and discarded. The party has become a family business where only a few are benefiting. We are not seeing the leadership we deserve, and it’s time for change,” they said.