Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, who represents Nasarawa West in the Red Chamber, has formally resigned from the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
In a letter dated August 20, 2025, and addressed to the SDP ward chairman in Tudun Kofa, Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Wadada cited persistent internal crises and litigations within the party as his reason for exiting.
“This decision has not been taken lightly but I feel compelled to do so due to the lingering internal crisis that has plagued our party for some time,” the letter read in part.
The lawmaker expressed appreciation for the opportunities and relationships built during his time in the SDP but maintained that it was time to “move on and explore new avenues.”
Wadada had in June hinted at a possible defection, openly criticising former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for what he described as an “unprincipled lifestyle.”
“Even though Malam El-Rufai is my elder brother, I don’t think I can stay with him in the SDP because he is not a principled politician,” he had said at the time.
He is believed to be a likely contender for the Nasarawa State governorship position in 2027.