A former chairman of Ringim Local Government Area in Jigawa State, Shehu Sule Udi, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). His resignation was confirmed in a letter personally signed and addressed to the APC ward chairman in Ringim on Thursday, a copy of which was obtained by DAILY POST. In the letter, Udi stated, "I hereby formally resign my membership of the APC with immediate effect." He said the decision followed extensive consultations with his supporters and a careful review of the party's current trajectory. Udi cited a departure from the APC's founding ideals, pointing to recent developments at the local, state, and national levels as key factors in his decision. He expressed appreciation for the opportunities he had during his time in the party and extended goodwill toward its future. While Udi did not reveal his next political step, there are growing calls from some supporters for him to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move he has not yet confirmed.
Shehu Sule Udi's exit from the APC signals growing unease among grassroots leaders about the party's direction. His specific mention of a shift from founding ideals suggests internal disillusionment is no longer limited to aggrieved officeholders. If local stalwarts like Udi feel alienated, the APC's support base in northern strongholds may be more fragile than it appears. This resignation could inspire similar moves unless party leadership addresses underlying discontent.
