The political atmosphere in Plateau State has become increasingly unsettled as notable figures from the two major political parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), continue to resign, citing frustration and loss of faith in their party structures.
In the most recent development, a PDP leader, Nde Isaac Wadak, officially tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Kabwir Pada Ward in Kanke Local Government Area, Mr Kichime Kassam.
Likewise, Chief Robert Taple, a senior member of the APC, announced his departure from the party in a letter submitted to the State Secretariat at Kalwa House, Jos, through the Chairman of his Lankan Ward in Pankshin Local Government Area.
In his resignation letter, Wadak decried the decline of the PDP’s founding principles and democratic values, stating, “I have watched as the ideals and philosophy on which the Party is founded are being eroded. Trust and loyalty are being sacrificed at the altar of mediocrity, while sycophants and rent-seekers are being rewarded.”
Wadak, who identified himself as a devoted member of the former Governor Jonah Jang’s Redemption Team and a supporter of Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s 2023 electoral success, explained that his decision was guided by conscience and conviction, adding that the party was “gradually sliding into irrelevance”.
For his part, Chief Taple said his decision to leave the APC was based on his intention to remain apolitical “to freely advise and work for the progress of Plateau and Nigeria.”
Meanwhile, the APC has formed a committee chaired by Elder Pam Gyang to welcome new members and returnees on October 30. The National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, also revealed that he receives daily calls from individuals expressing interest in joining the party.
