In a dramatic twist that could reshape Nasarawa politics, Senator Ahmed Wadada, representing Nasarawa West, has resigned from the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing deepening internal crises and endless litigations tearing the party apart.

Wadada, who announced his resignation in a Thursday letter and addressed to the Tudun Ward Chairman of SDP in Keffi LGA, said his decision was “painful but necessary.”

“This decision has not been taken lightly. I feel compelled to resign due to the lingering internal crisis that has plagued our party for some time,” he declared.

The senator lamented the divisions within SDP, stressing that the turmoil had weakened its relevance. He expressed gratitude for the opportunities he enjoyed while at the party, but insisted that the “dynamism of life” demands a new political direction.

Tinubu Factor? Wadada Hints at Political Realignment

Wadada’s resignation comes just weeks after he openly praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, dismissing suggestions that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could produce a leader capable of surpassing Tinubu’s achievements.

His remarks fuel speculation that the senator may be warming up to return to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) — a party he once belonged to after serving as a national officer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

While insisting his exit was not triggered by personal disputes, Wadada dropped a major hint:

“I feel it is time for me to move on and explore new avenues.”

What Next for Wadada?

With SDP in turmoil and his resignation now official, all eyes are on the influential Nasarawa senator.

Will he stage a comeback to the APC or test the waters with another political platform ahead of 2027?

Newsblast can authoritatively report that Senator Wadada is also eyeing the Government House in Lafia, as the executive Governor.

With less than a year to the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, aspirants have begun purchasing nomination and expression of interest forms at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national secretariat in Abuja.

One of the aspirants, social media activist and politician, Mrs. Abimbola Olawumi, on Wednesday said her decision to contest was driven by dissatisfaction with the state’s poor infrastructure despite huge federal allocations.

Olawumi told journalists after picking her forms that Ekiti had received over ₦500 billion from the Federal Government in the last three years without visible development to show for it.

“The state of our roads, schools, hospitals, all the infrastructures in Ekiti, there is nothing to write home about. Despite the fact that the president has done so much, especially since 2023, the allocation coming to my state has tripled,” she said.

She also cited a ₦50 billion federal food security fund, which she said should have boosted agriculture in the state but had produced no tangible results.

According to her, skills acquisition and empowerment programmes remain the most effective solutions to tackling poverty and unemployment in the state.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s by-elections held in 16 constituencies across 12 states.

In a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what he described as largely hitch-free polls, mostly devoid of violence.

According to INEC’s declared results, the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured victory in 12 constituencies, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won two, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) won one each.

Tinubu also congratulated the newly elected APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on what he called an “emphatic first victory” under his leadership, as well as APC governors and leaders for the party’s success.

“Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has shown leadership capacity and demonstrated what is achievable when popular candidates are fielded and with unity of purpose among party leaders,” the President said.

He thanked APC members and the electorate for their support, assuring them that the Renewed Hope agenda of his administration would deliver a more secure and prosperous Nigeria.

The President further commended all political parties and candidates who took part in the exercise and urged them to embrace sportsmanship, fair contest, and magnanimity as pillars of enduring democracy.