This Is Painful – PDP Expresses Regret Over Ombugadu’s Decision To Quit Party

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed regret over the resignation of Dr. David Emmanuel Ombugadu, its former governorship candidate in Nasarawa State.

Naija News reports that Ombugadu left the party following ongoing internal leadership disagreements.

He announced his departure in a letter dated 28 February 2026 to the PDP chairman of Ikka Wangibi Ward in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area.

The party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Hajiya Farida Umar, described the exit as a painful moment for the PDP.

She said the party values its shared history with Ombugadu, noting the time, effort, and sacrifices made together during elections and political campaigns.

Umar added that while his departure is difficult, the party continues to rely on its ideology, structure, and loyal supporters rather than any one individual.

Umar stressed that the PDP remains strong in Nasarawa State, grounded in democratic principles and a broad base of grassroots support.

She said the party is focused on reorganizing its structures to present a credible candidate for the 2027 elections and urged members to stay united and committed to its goals.

Ombugadu’s political journey began with the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), where he was elected in 2011 to represent the Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

He later joined the PDP in 2014 and won re-election in the 2015 general elections.