Mallam Sa’idu Umar, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, has resigned his membership from the opposition party, citing unresolved leadership disputes at the national level.
Umar announced his decision in a resignation letter dated March 10, 2026, addressed to the chairman of the PDP in Sarkin Adar Kofar Atiku Ward of Sokoto South Local Government Area.
In the letter, the former governorship candidate explained that his decision followed careful reflection on what he described as lingering legal challenges and the existence of parallel leadership structures within the party.
According to him, the crisis at the national level has remained unresolved and continues to undermine 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 continues to hinder unity, stability, and effective political engagement within the party structure,” he stated.
Despite his departure, Umar expressed gratitude to the PDP leadership and members for giving him the platform to contest the 2023 governorship election in Sokoto State.
“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 said.
While stepping away from the party’s formal membership, Umar reaffirmed his commitment to democratic principles 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.
