Ombugadu dumps PDP amid prolonged leadership crisis

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Former Nasarawa State governorship candidate Dr. Emmanuel David Ombugadu announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a letter dated February 28, 2026, citing unresolved internal disputes and a lingering leadership crisis within the party. Ombugadu thanked the PDP for the opportunities it provided during his tenure as a two‑term House of Representatives member. He began his political career with the now‑defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) before joining the PDP for a second term. The resignation highlights ongoing intra‑party tensions that could affect the PDP’s performance in the upcoming 2027 elections in Nasarawa State. No immediate replacement or further actions were detailed in the announcement.

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