Salihu Lukman Resigns from APC, Citing Useless Membership

A former national vice chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has resigned from the ruling party. Lukman, who has recently criticized the APC’s affairs and policies, announced on Wednesday that his membership in the party has become meaningless.

In a statement titled “APC and The Future of Nigerian Democracy: Letter to Selected APC Leaders,” the former Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) stated that he is preparing for the 2027 general elections.

He accused President Bola Tinubu and other party leaders of blocking internal reforms within the APC.

However, the former APC National Working Committee (NWC) member did not disclose which political party he would join next.

He said, “Given all this, it is possible to remain in APC if President Tinubu allows internal reform to return the party to its founding vision, which currently seems unlikely. But my reality now is that my membership has been rendered useless, and there is no need for me to continue imposing myself.

“I have therefore gone back to the trenches and will work with all committed Nigerians who agree with the goal of actively campaigning for the survival and development of democracy in Nigeria.

“We must grow our democracy to the point where elected representatives are accountable to the party, and Nigerians can develop strong relationships with political parties and elected governments, ensuring that government policies reflect the broader interests of Nigerians.

“I am confident that a strong democracy with functional political parties is possible in Nigeria. I am also confident that we can, in our lifetime, produce governments capable of improving the lives of Nigerians. I don’t expect party leaders to agree with my decision, but I believe that eventually, we will unite with all party leaders and other Nigerians committed to developing Nigerian democracy.”