- Described PDP as “an erstwhile great political party of sanctuary”
- Silent on his next political move
From John Adams, Minna
Barely one week after the 2023 Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger state Alhaji Isah Liman Kantigi endorsed incumbent Governor of the state Mohammed Umaru Bago of the APC for 2027, and declared not to contest the governorship election against him, another Chieftain of the party in the state Alhaji Sani Kutigi has quit the main opposition party.
Sani Kutigi who was a member of the house of representatives from 2011-2015, tendered his resignation letter from the PDP to the party ward Chairman Kutigi, Lavun Local government of the state on Sunday February 26, 2025.
In the resignation letter Sani Kutigi son of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Legbo Kutigi described his former party as “an erstwhile great political party of sanctuary”.
Part of the letter reads; “After deep retrospection I write to inform you of my resignation from PDP an erstwhile great political sanctuary of values, unity and opportunities with many years of unrivaled political leadership and services in Nigeria
“Unfortunately, this hitherto great party has been reduced to a political circus of duplicity, division, and despondency that has negatively affected the trust of many of its members and the confidence of most electorate in the country.
“In view of the above and after due consultation with trusted political confidants and in response to the collective resolve of my teaming political associates and well wishers, I am compelled to take the painful decision of distancing myself from false political virtue; hence, in search of political purpose and path with clear and mutual objective,” he added.
The former National Assembly member stated further that he has decided to tender his resignation from the party “after a near decade of meandering through political distrust in the PDP that is 2015-date.
“Finally, I wish to sincerely express my gratitude and understanding for all the opportunities and misfortunes witnessed throughout my political sojourn in the party,” he said.
He was however silent in his resignation letter on his next political move.
The State Chairman of the PDP Mr Tanko Beji when contacted said he was yet to receive any letter of resignation from Alhaji Sani Idris Kutigi.
Beji however pointed out that political party membership is voluntary and members can join or leave at any time and therefore wished Kutigi well in his future endeavours.
