The resignation of Nde Isaac Wadak from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has continued to generate waves across Plateau State, with reactions pouring in from various quarters. In a rejoinder issued by Moses Gowus of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kabwir Pada Ward, the statement took a firm stand in defense of Nde Wadak, describing the attacks against him by a faceless group as “uncalled for and a display of frustration.”
According to Gowus, the well-articulated resignation letter addressed to the Chairman of Kabwir Pada Ward in Kanke LGA by Nde Wadak “was a mark of decency, maturity, and respect” to the PDP which he served faithfully for 27 years. He added that instead of appreciating his civility, “a faceless and cowardly group calling themselves Concerned PDP Stakeholders, Kabwir Pada Ward, hurriedly circulated a reaction filled with insults and name-calling.”
Gowus noted that it is neither a crime nor a betrayal for any individual to leave a political party, stressing that freedom of association remains a fundamental constitutional right. “It is shocking that for simply exercising his right, certain persons have chosen to malign a respected elder whose only offence is choosing to move on,” he stated.
He faulted the group’s claim that Nde Wadak’s resignation lacked substance, describing such as “a clear indication of poor comprehension.” Gowus pointed out that “the reasons were well articulated in paragraphs three, four, and five of the letter, but their haste to throw reckless words blinded them to reason.”
“The timing of Nde Wadak’s resignation alone exposes the falsehood of their claim that it was self-serving,” Gowus said. “If it was about personal gain, he would have left during the eight years of APC rule, not now when the PDP is sinking into political oblivion.”
The rejoinder further noted that the ongoing gale of defections from the PDP reflects the deepening crisis within the party and the loss of confidence among its genuine stakeholders. “Rather than casting aspersions, the so-called elders should focus on repairing the wreckage and addressing the obvious disunity that has engulfed the PDP,” he advised.
Gowus emphasized that the history of the PDP in Plateau State would be incomplete without the mention of Nde Isaac Wadak, who was a prominent member of the famous Redemption Team that once redefined governance and accountability in the state.
“The current leadership of the PDP has sadly turned the once formidable party into a house of shame dominated by political greenhorns and opportunists,” Gowus asserted. “Nde Wadak’s exit is therefore a statement of conscience and conviction, not convenience.”
Concluding, Gowus congratulated Nde Wadak for his bold step, stating: “Congratulations, Nde, and welcome on board. God bless and keep you.”
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