The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Abdulmumin Ohiare Abdulsalami, has quit the party over alleged marginalisation and the influence of powerful interests within its leadership.

Abdulsalami, who also served as the party’s pioneer spokesperson and Kogi State Protem Chairman, announced his departure in a letter to National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, according to TVC News.

He alleged that the interests of some influential party officials had increasingly undermined his contributions to the organisation, despite his involvement in its formation and development.

The resignation also covers his other responsibilities in the NDC, including his position as Deputy National Director for Labour and Civil Society, as well as ongoing technical and political engagements undertaken at the instance of National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson.

Abdulsalami said he had chosen to leave rather than continue to raise complaints over what he regarded as repeated injustice. He also expressed appreciation to Dickson, civil society activists, media practitioners and former colleagues.

The resignation letter was submitted through the chairman of Nagazi Ward in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.