Philip Aduda, the former senator from the Federal Capital Territory, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing persistent party conflicts within the party.
In a letter dated March 17, 2026, Aduda informed the PDP chairman in Karu Ward, Abuja, of his decision.
He stated in the letter that he was resigning with immediate effect due to ongoing party disputes.
In the letter titled, ‘Notice of resignation of my membership from the Peoples Democratic Party’, Aduda wrote, “I write to formally notify you of my resignation as a member of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate effect due to the crisis in the party.
“I remain grateful for the opportunity the party gave me to serve in various elective positions in our nation.
“Please, accept the assurances of my high esteem.”
The Senate has changed as a result of an increasing number of defections, including Aduda’s resignation.
Recently, three PDP senators — Amos Yohanna (Adamawa North), Aminu Iyal Abbas (Adamawa Central), and Ikra Aliyu Bilbis (Zamfara North) — joined the ruling All Progressives Congress, strengthening the APC’s hold with 84 senators. These moves have reduced the PDP’s Senate representation from 17 to 14 members.
Meanwhile, five PDP senators have also moved to the African Democratic Congress, which now stands as the main opposition in the Senate with nine members.
