David Mark Resigns from PDP, Set to Emerge as Interim Chairman of ADC in Anti-Tinubu Coalition
Former Senate President David Mark has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of his anticipated announcement as the interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The ADC is the political platform adopted by a coalition of opposition parties seeking to prevent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
In a letter dated June 27, addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Otukpo, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, Mark cited the protracted internal crises within the PDP and his decision to align with the national opposition coalition as reasons for his departure.
“I have made efforts to resolve the internal conflicts bedevilling our great party. Unfortunately, the crises have only deepened,” he wrote.
“Recent events, marked by growing divisions, unrelenting leadership tussles, and irreconcilable differences, have reduced the PDP to a shadow of its former self and exposed it to public ridicule,” he added.
The former Senate President added that his decision followed extensive consultations with his family and political allies.
“After wide consultations with my family and political associates, I have resolved to join the National Coalition of Political Movements in Nigeria, as part of a collective effort to rescue our nation and preserve our hard-earned democracy,” he stated.
On Tuesday evening, Mark issued a statement urging PDP members across the country to join the National Opposition Coalition, which he described as a unified front committed to challenging the APC-led government under President Tinubu.
Sources within the coalition revealed that Mark is expected to be officially unveiled today, Wednesday, July 2, as the interim National Chairman of the ADC.
Mark, a retired brigadier general in the Nigerian Army, served as President of the Senate from 2007 to 2015-the longest tenure in Nigeria’s history.
He represented Benue South Senatorial District in the National Assembly from 1999 to 2019. Prior to his legislative career, he served as the military governor of Niger State from 1984 to 1986 and held the position of Minister of Communications.