In a significant political shift, Senator Philip Aduda, a prominent figure in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) politics and close ally of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Aduda announced his exit in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Karu Ward, Abuja.
His departure is viewed as a major blow to the opposition party in Abuja, where Aduda previously served three terms as a Senator and held the position of Senate Minority Leader.
In the letter, the three-term Senator cited the persistent internal turmoil within the main opposition party as the primary reason for his departure.
“I write to formally notify you of my resignation as a member of the People’s Democratic Party PDP with immediate effect due to the crisis in the party,” Aduda stated in the brief but pointed letter.
Despite his sudden exit, the former lawmaker expressed appreciation for the platform provided by the party throughout his extensive legislative career, which spanned the 7th, 8th and 9th Assemblies.
“I remain grateful for the opportunity the party gave me to serve in various elective positions in our nation,” he added.
Aduda’s resignation comes amid a backdrop of protracted leadership disputes and factional infighting that has plagued the PDP nationwide as it prepares for the 2027 electoral cycle.
While the letter did not specify his next political destination, many believe that he could be on his way to the ruling All Progressives Congress APC where he is expected to clinch the ticket to again represent the territory in the 2027 general election.
More so, Aduda’s move comes amid a fierce rivalry between Wike and the current FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe of the Labour Party.
Wike has previously vowed to “fail” Kingibe in the 2027 elections, frequently positioning Aduda as a preferred political force in the territory.
