Mallam Sa’idu Umar, 2023 Sokoto PDP governorship candidate, resigns over unresolved national leadership crises
Mallam Sa’idu Umar, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Sokoto State, has officially resigned from the party, citing unresolved leadership crises at the national level.
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In a letter dated March 10, 2026, addressed to the PDP chairman in Sarkin Adar Kofar Atiku Ward, Sokoto South Local Government Area, Umar stated that the decision followed “careful reflection on the lingering legal challenges and the existence of parallel leadership within the party at the national level,” which he said had hindered unity and effective political engagement.
“This decision follows careful reflection on the lingering legal challenges and the existence of parallel leadership within the party at national level, which has unfortunately remained unresolved and continue to hinder unity, stability, and effective political engagement within the party structure,” Umar wrote.
Despite stepping down, Umar expressed gratitude to the PDP leadership and members for supporting his 2023 governorship bid.
“I remain sincerely grateful to the party for the confidence reposed in me through the opportunity to contest as its gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 General Elections in Sokoto State. I deeply appreciate the support of the leadership, members, and supporters who stood with us throughout the journey,” he said.
Umar also reaffirmed his commitment to democratic values and the development of Sokoto State and Nigeria.
“While I step aside from the formal membership of the party, I remain committed to the pursuit of good governance, democratic values, and the continued development of our dear state and nation,” he added.
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Copies of the resignation letter were sent to the PDP chairmen in Sokoto South Local Government Area and Sokoto State
