Two prominent chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State have resigned from the party, further deepening the wave of political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections in the state.
The party leaders, a former Chairman of Funakaye Local Government Area and former PDP Chairman in the council, Hon. Alhaji Ibrahim Yusuf, and the party’s Assistant Secretary in Gombe State, Hon. Mohammed Babani Bajoga, announced their resignation in separate letters.
Ibrahim Yusuf, in a letter dated August 2, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Bajoga West Ward, said he was withdrawing his membership from the party with immediate effect.
He said the decision followed ‘careful reflection and personal consideration,’ noting that he was grateful for the opportunity to serve the party in various capacities, including as PDP chairman in Funakaye Local Government Area.
The former council chairman requested that his name be removed from the party’s membership register and other official records.
‘I appreciate the support and cooperation I received from members throughout my years of service and wish the Party and its leadership success in their future endeavours,’ he stated.
Similarly, Mohammed Babani Bajoga, in his resignation letter dated August 3, 2026, addressed to the PDP Chairman of Bajoga East Ward, announced his voluntary withdrawal from the party with immediate effect.
Babani, who served as the PDP Assistant Secretary in Gombe State, said his resignation followed careful personal consideration and should be regarded as final.
He thanked the party for the opportunity to serve in different capacities and expressed appreciation to members for their support and cooperation during his time in office.
Neither of the two former party officials disclosed the reasons behind their decision to quit the PDP or have they indicated their next political destination.