NDC deputy national publicity secretary dumps party

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The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Abdulmumin Abdulsalami, has resigned, citing injustice and exclusion. Read More:…

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Abdulmumin Abdulsalami, has resigned from the party, citing alleged injustice, exclusion and interference by powerful officials.

Abdulsalami announced his decision in a letter addressed to the National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, through his former ward chairman in Nagazi Ward, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.

In the letter, titled “Letter of Resignation from the Nigeria Democratic Congress: Withdrawal from All Partisan Commitments to the Party,” he said he decided to quit after realising that his contributions to the party were at odds with the interests of some influential members.

He also cited recurring complaints over what he described as injustice and his desire to protect his peace of mind.

“As a foundation member of the NDC, ditto a critical formative leader in the party, I am compelled to voluntarily take the exit having realised that my sincere and positive contributions to the meteoric rise and success of the party are at odds with the vested interests of a few powerful officers who call the shots.

“More so, this painstaking decision serves my best interest as I prioritise my peace of mind rather than recurrent complaints at the sight of a series of injustices meted out to me,” he stated.

Abdulsalami served as the NDC Protem Chairman in Kogi State before becoming Deputy National Publicity Secretary and later Deputy National Director for Labour and Civil Society.

He thanked the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Dickson, for the opportunities he had been given, and acknowledged the support of colleagues, civil society activists and media practitioners who worked with him during the party’s formative period.

Asked about his next political move, Abdulsalami told The PUNCH that he was returning to private life rather than remain in a party where he felt excluded.

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