Suswam Sounds Alarm: “I May Leave PDP” – Crisis Reaches Boiling Point

Former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, has signaled the possibility of leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), warning that he could defect if the party fails to resolve its deepening internal crisis.

Amid deepening turmoil in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Benue State Governor and senator, Gabriel Suswam, has hinted at an imminent defection. Appearing on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Suswam lamented the PDP’s unending internal squabbles and revealed he is weighing his political future.

When asked directly if he planned to leave the PDP, Suswam replied, “There’s a possibility that I will.” He disclosed that he is considering joining another party—possibly the Labour Party or the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)—noting his close ties with NNPP’s Rabiu Kwankwaso. He even left the door open for a move to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying, “APC can be an alternative.”

Suswam’s statement comes as the PDP faces another wave of internal conflict, sparked by the surprise reinstatement of Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary. The move, announced by Acting Chairman Umar Damagum, has infuriated members of the National Working Committee (NWC), who accuse Damagum of bypassing the party’s constitutional process.

In a sharply worded statement, the NWC described Damagum’s action as a “breach of trust,” warning it could further deepen the leadership crisis that has plagued the party for years. With tensions rising, questions about the PDP’s unity, internal democracy, and political future continue to dominate the conversation.