Mallam Sa’idu Umar, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State, has officially resigned his membership from the party, citing unresolved leadership crises at the national level.
Umar announced his resignation in a letter dated March 10, 2026, and addressed to the chairman of the PDP in Sarkin Adar Kofar Atiku Ward, Sokoto South Local Government Area.
In the letter, the politician said his decision followed “careful reflection on the lingering legal challenges and the existence of parallel leadership within the party at the national level,” which he noted had remained unresolved and was hindering unity and effective political engagement within the party.
“This decision follows careful reflection on the lingering legal challenges and the existence of parallel leadership within the party at national level, which has unfortunately remained unresolved and continue to hinder unity, stability, and effective political engagement within the party structure,” he wrote.
Umar expressed gratitude to the PDP leadership and members for the opportunity to contest the 2023 governorship election in Sokoto State under the party’s platform.
“I remain sincerely grateful to the party for the confidence reposed in me through the opportunity to contest as its gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 General Elections in Sokoto State. I deeply appreciate the support of the leadership, members, and supporters who stood with us throughout the journey,” he stated.
Despite stepping down from the party, Umar reaffirmed his commitment to democratic ideals and the development of Sokoto State and Nigeria.
“While I step aside from the formal membership of the party, I remain committed to the pursuit of good governance, democratic values, and the continued development of our dear state and nation,” he added.
Copies of the resignation letter were also sent to the PDP chairmen in Sokoto South Local Government Area and Sokoto State.
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