Senator Amos Yohanna, who represents Adamawa North District, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing unresolved internal conflicts within the party.
Yohanna announced his departure in a statement on Tuesday, stating that persistent crisis and a lack of cohesion had hindered his ability to contribute effectively. “Over time, the persistent internal crisis, unresolved conflicts, and lack of cohesion within the party have made it increasingly difficult for me to contribute meaningfully to the growth and stability of the party,” he said.
His resignation follows the defection of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who left the PDP last Friday, March 27. Political observers note that Yohanna, a known ally of the governor, is aligning with this significant shift in the state’s political landscape.
Governor Fintiri’s exit has already precipitated a series of departures by other PDP members in Adamawa, dealing a considerable blow to the party’s structure and influence in the state. This wave of defections underscores deepening fissures within the state chapter of the PDP ahead of future electoral cycles.
The senator’s move further weakens the PDP’s representation in Adamawa North, a district it has historically contested. While Yohanna pointed to internal discord as his official reason, his decision is widely interpreted as part of a coordinated political realignment following the governor’s defection.
The development leaves the PDP in Adamawa State navigating a period of uncertainty, with questions about its capacity to regroup and present a united front. The party now faces the challenge of consolidating its remaining membership and formulating a strategy to recover from these losses as political activities intensify toward the next general elections.
