funsodoherty @funsodoherty
I recently resigned my membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Here is the statement I released on this.
March 28, 2026
My Fellow Nigerians, I write to formally announce my resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). I did not come to this decision lightly. For nearly two years, I have worked tirelessly within the PDP to help build a strong, credible, and united opposition platform capable of offering Nigerians a genuine alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
I believed then, as I still do now, that our country desperately needs a viable opposition to hold the government accountable and deliver the good governance that our people deserve.However, the events of recent weeks have proven decisive.
A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal has effectively nullified the PDP’s 2025 National Convention and its outcomes. This judgment has empowered a faction within the party that is openly aligned with the APC and is actively working to support the re-election of the current administration.
I will not be a party to sustaining this tragic travesty. The people of Lagos State, many of whom have waited far too long for meaningful improvement in their day-to-day lives from the actions of their government, deserve much better than that.
For a long time, I have advocated the importance of a united opposition. Nigeria’s democracy is fragile and now under increasing threat, so this is not the time for fracturing and division of opposition political forces that believe in accountability, constitutional order, and the welfare of ordinary citizens.
The need for opposition unity, especially in Lagos State, has never been more urgent than it is today, and I remain committed to working to make it happen. My departure from the PDP is therefore also partly driven by my belief in the pursuit of that united opposition.
I thank all those who stood with me in the PDP and wish the party well in its future endeavours. My focus now shifts entirely to contributing my quota towards building a stronger, more cohesive opposition that can truly serve the interests of the Nigerian people.
Thank you.
Funso Doherty
Lagos, Nigeria
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