Ukorebi Esien | March 13, 2026
Former Senator representing the Cross River South Senatorial District in the 8th and 9th National Assembly, Gershom Bassey, has broken his silence on the reasons behind his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing deepening internal crises and unresolved divisions within the party.
Bassey formally tendered his resignation in a letter dated March 12, 2026, addressed to the leadership of Ward 9 in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State.
In the letter, the former lawmaker described his decision as painful, noting that he had been a founding member of the party and had committed enormous resources and personal effort over the years to build and strengthen its structures in the state and across the country.
According to him, the persistent internal crisis, deep divisions and unresolved conflicts within the party made it increasingly difficult for him to remain hopeful about its future.
"The continued split within the party structures has weakened its unity and eroded the values upon which it was originally founded," he stated.
Bassey lamented that the most recent developments within the party had further demonstrated that it was drifting away from the ideals that once united its members and gave it direction as a formidable political platform.
"What makes this even more painful is the apparent unwillingness of party elders and leaders to genuinely fight for its soul and restore the discipline, unity and vision that once defined it," he added.
The former gubernatorial aspirant expressed disappointment that what he described as a once great democratic institution that embodied the hopes and aspirations of millions of Nigerians had been reduced to what he termed a caricature of its former self.
Bassey maintained that stepping aside was a matter of principle, stressing that he could not continue to remain part of a system that no longer reflected the values and principles he stood for.
Despite announcing his exit from the PDP, the former senator did not disclose his next political destination, leaving political observers speculating about his possible alignment as political activities gradually build towards the next electoral cycle in Cross River State.
Political analysts believe his resignation could trigger fresh political realignments in the state, given his influence in the southern senatorial district and his long-standing role within the party.
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