The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its State Secretary, Hon. Sa’idu Adamu, over allegations of gross misconduct and anti-party activities, deepening the internal rift within the opposition party in the state.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the State Publicity Secretary, Hon. Maria Dogo, who said the decision was reached during a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) held on Monday, October 6, at the party’s secretariat in Kaduna.
According to Dogo, the decision was taken in line with Articles 58(1)(h) and 57(3) of the PDP Constitution (2017 as amended), which empower the party to discipline members for actions deemed inimical to its unity or interest.
“The suspension was unanimously approved by the State Working Committee,” the statement read.
“It takes immediate effect and will last for one month pending investigation and further decisions by the party leadership.”
During the suspension period, Adamu is barred from participating in all PDP activities at every level.
Dogo explained that the sanction reflects the PDP’s resolve to uphold discipline and internal order under the leadership of the State Chairman, Sir Edward Percy Masha.
“The PDP remains resolutely committed to fairness, justice, and discipline under the able leadership of Sir Edward Percy Masha,” she stated.
Party insiders said the decision followed weeks of internal disputes and complaints over alleged anti-party conduct and insubordination, which reportedly strained relations among key party officials.
Efforts to reach Adamu for comment were unsuccessful, as calls to his phone went unanswered as of press time.
Suspended Secretary Resigns, Cites Rift With Governorship Candidate
Naijaonpoint understands that shortly after news of his suspension broke, a video surfaced on social media showing Adamu announcing his resignation from both his position and the PDP.
In the clip, the former secretary said his decision followed a lingering misunderstanding with the party’s 2023 governorship candidate, Isa Ashiru, and other unresolved issues within the state leadership.
“I have decided to resign from my position and from the party. Henceforth, I am no longer a PDP member,” Adamu declared.
“In the next few days, I will announce the political party I intend to join after consulting with my people.”
Adamu claimed the internal problems facing the party extend beyond Kaduna, alleging that some national leaders were pretending that all was well while the party remained deeply divided.
“The party must urgently seek solutions before it is too late,” he warned.
Naijaonpoint reports that the development marks another episode in the series of internal crises that have rocked the Kaduna PDP since the 2023 general elections.
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