Former Governor of Plateau State and ex-Senator, , has formally announced his resignation from the (PDP) and his decision to join the (ADC), marking a significant political realignment in the state and the North-Central region.
Jang, a two-term governor of and a long-standing pillar of the PDP since the return to civil rule in 1999, attributed his exit to what he described as deep-rooted and unresolved internal crises within the opposition party. According to him, the PDP has become riddled with structural and leadership problems that have persisted for years without any genuine effort at resolution.
Speaking on the development, Jang said the party’s internal divisions, frequent litigations, and lack of cohesion at both the national and state levels have weakened its capacity to function as a credible opposition or offer Nigerians a clear alternative. He noted that the problems confronting the PDP are no longer temporary setbacks but systemic issues that have continued to undermine internal democracy and collective decision-making.
Political observers note that Jang’s defection is particularly symbolic, given his status as one of the founding fathers of the PDP in Plateau State and a key figure in the party’s electoral successes in the past. His move is expected to further reshape the opposition landscape in the state, where the PDP has been grappling with factional disputes and declining influence since losing power.
The ADC, on the other hand, has in recent months positioned itself as a potential rallying platform for disgruntled politicians seeking an alternative to the dominant parties. Jang’s entry into the party is likely to strengthen its profile in Plateau State and could attract other political heavyweights dissatisfied with developments in their former parties.
As of the time of filing this report, the PDP leadership in Plateau State had yet to issue an official response to Jang’s defection, though party insiders acknowledge that the development adds to the growing challenges facing the party ahead of future electoral contests.