David Mark Bows Out of PDP, Cites Party’s Struggles
Former Senate President David Mark has officially parted ways with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a political home he helped build from the ground up.
In a personally signed letter dated June 27, Mark didn’t mince words—he pointed to worsening internal rifts and a leadership vacuum as key reasons for his exit. According to him, the party has drifted so far from its founding principles that it no longer resembles the force it once was.
Once hailed as one of the PDP’s most loyal voices, Mark reflected on his decades-long commitment to the party, noting that he stayed even when many jumped ship after the 2015 presidential loss. He described his role in trying to restore the party’s credibility and keep it relevant nationally.
But now, Mark says, the fractures within the PDP have grown too wide to ignore. With the party mired in endless power tussles and internal conflict, he believes the time has come for a new direction.
His departure comes just days after he was named among the interim leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under a new coalition aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s political future.
“I’ve consulted deeply with my family, friends, and political allies,” Mark wrote. “This move is part of a broader effort to rally like-minded Nigerians committed to safeguarding our democracy and rescuing the nation from its current trajectory.”
With this decision, David Mark steps into a new political chapter, leaving behind a party he once vowed never to abandon.
