Former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending decades of association with the political party he once led as one of its most prominent figures.
In a stated dated June 27, Mark stated that his decision to exit the party takes “immediate effect.” He also announced his intention to join the newly formed National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement in Nigeria.
Senator Mark, who served as President of the 6th and 7th Senate, said he took the decision after wide consultations with his family, friends, and political associates. According to him, the move is part of “the collective effort to rescue our nation and preserve our hard-earned democracy.”
“You may recall that over the years, I have remained firm and deeply committed to the ideals of the PDP. Even when nearly all stakeholders departed the party following our loss in the 2015 presidential election, I pledged to remain the last man standing,” he wrote.
He highlighted his role in rebuilding and repositioning the PDP in the aftermath of its defeat, noting that he worked “steadfastly to rebuild, reconcile, and reposition the party,” which helped restore it to national relevance.
However, Mark said the PDP had since deteriorated due to internal conflicts.
“Recent events marked by deepening divisions, persistent leadership crisis, and irreconcilable differences have reduced the party to a shadow of its former self, subjecting it to public ridicule,” he stated.
The lawmaker, who has long been regarded as a stabilising figure in the PDP, expressed regret over the party’s decline but stressed that his decision was motivated by the need to chart a new course for national progress.
“I have resolved to join the National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement in Nigeria, as part of the collective effort to rescue our nation,” he said.
Chioma Kalu
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