Former Benue State Governor, Suswam Dumps PDP

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Former Governor of Benue state, Gabriel Suswam has resigned his membership of the troubled Peoples Democratic party PDP.

The resignation of Suswam, who presided over the affairs of Benue state between 2007 and 2015 ,was contained in a letter dated February 4, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of Mbagber Council Ward of Logo Local Council of  Benue state.

Expectedly, Suswam cited the festering leadership and internal crises bedeviling the PDP at all levels as a major reason for his action.

This is as he also insisted  that his decision remains the  most politically appropriate in the present circumstances.

While appreciating the PDP for offering him the platform for his  political journey so far ,the two term member of the House of Representatives , however, expressed the hope that the party may in future summon the needed courage , to find a solution to its festering crisis.

” I consider it honourable and necessary to step aside while wishing the party well, should it one day find the courage and consensus to resolve its long-standing issues”, he stated

Although he did not reveal his next destination, speculations are strong that Suswam, alongside his supporters and sympathizers may be joining forces with the emerging opposition Coalition platform the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the days ahead.