Former Plateau senator quits PDP

I.D. Gyang, who served as Senator for Plateau North in the 9th National Assembly, officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday.

In a letter addressed to the PDP chairman of his Rafau Ward in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Gyang cited the party’s departure from democratic ideals and its failure to maintain a people-centered approach as key reasons for his resignation.

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.”