The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Abdulmumin Abdulsalami, has resigned from the party, accusing some influential officials of sidelining him and frustrating his contributions to its development.

Abdulsalami announced his decision in a resignation letter addressed to the party's National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, through his former ward chairman in Nagazi Ward, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State.

In the letter, titled Letter of Resignation from the Nigeria Democratic Congress: Withdrawal from All Partisan Commitments to the Party, he described himself as a founding member who played a significant role in establishing and building the party.

He said his decision followed growing disagreements with influential party officials whose interests, according to him, conflicted with his efforts to promote the organisation.

Abdulsalami also cited repeated experiences of injustice, saying he had chosen to protect his peace of mind rather than continue complaining about his treatment within the party.

He expressed appreciation to the NDC National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, for the opportunities given to him to serve in different capacities, including Protem Chairman of the party in Kogi State, Deputy National Publicity Secretary and Deputy National Director for Labour and Civil Society.

Speaking on his next political move, Abdulsalami told The PUNCH that he had decided to withdraw from partisan politics and return to private life rather than remain in an organisation where he felt excluded.

He, however, declined to identify the officials he accused of frustrating his contributions.

An NDC insider, who spoke on condition of anonymity, alleged that Abdulsalami had worked for the party since its formation without receiving a salary or operational funding.

The source also claimed that he had been gradually removed from the National Working Committee despite his contributions during the party's formative period.

However, the NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, dismissed suggestions that the resignation indicated an internal crisis, maintaining that the departure of one member was insufficient to establish that the party was experiencing internal wrangling.

Abdulsalami's resignation comes amid disagreements over the organisation and control of the NDC's political structures following the entry of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in May 2026.

Tensions have particularly emerged between the party leadership and the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, popularly known as the OK Movement, over the integration and control of their respective political structures.

The development adds to recent departures involving individuals associated with Obi's political camp as political parties strengthen their structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.