Former Senate President David Mark has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a party he helped found, citing persistent leadership crises and internal divisions as the primary reasons for his departure.
In a statement dated June 27 and signed personally, Mark expressed deep disappointment over the state of the PDP, stating that the party has become a shadow of its former self and has been subjected to public ridicule due to irreconcilable differences among its leadership.
“For years, I remained loyal and committed to the ideals of the PDP—even after the party’s 2015 presidential election loss, when many left. I worked tirelessly to rebuild and reposition it,” he wrote.
“However, the worsening divisions have made it clear that the party can no longer serve the vision we once believed in.”
Following wide consultations with his family and political allies, Mark announced he is joining the newly formed National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement, which aims to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and safeguard democracy in Nigeria.
The coalition has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its political platform ahead of the 2027 elections. As part of this move, David Mark has been appointed interim national chairman of the ADC, while former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola will serve as interim secretary.
The ADC is now positioning itself as the primary opposition force as political alignments begin to take shape for the upcoming electoral cycle.
