In a major political development, former Senate President David Mark has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending a decades-long association with the party he once led as one of its most influential figures in the National Assembly.
Sources close to the former lawmaker confirmed on Tuesday that Mark tendered his resignation letter to the PDP national secretariat, citing personal reasons and dissatisfaction with the current direction of the party.
David Mark, who served as Senate President from 2007 to 2015, played a key role in stabilizing the Senate during a critical period in Nigeria’s democracy. A retired military officer and political heavyweight, he has long been regarded as one of the PDP’s elder statesmen and powerbrokers, especially in Nigeria’s North-Central region.
While no official statement has been released by Mark as of press time, insiders suggest his decision may be linked to ongoing internal crises within the PDP, including deepening factionalism and uncertainty about the party’s readiness for the 2027 general elections.
The PDP leadership has yet to comment on the resignation, but party loyalists have expressed concern over what this could signal for the already embattled opposition party.
Political observers say Mark’s exit could trigger further defections and pose serious challenges to the PDP’s efforts at rebuilding and repositioning itself for future electoral contests.
David Mark’s next political move remains unclear, though speculation is rife that he may either retire completely from active politics or align with emerging coalitions ahead of the 2027 race.
