Barrister Makpa Malla, a former member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing widespread manipulation and a lack of internal democracy during the party’s recent governorship primaries. The resignation, announced in a letter dated May 26, 2026, and addressed to the APC Chairman of Wamba East Ward, marks a significant development in the ongoing political tensions within the ruling party in Nasarawa State. Malla, who represented Wamba Constituency in the 5th Assembly, expressed deep disappointment over what he described as persistent injustice and the imposition of candidates without due process.
In his letter, Malla emphasized that his decision to leave the APC stemmed from the party’s failure to uphold democratic principles during the governorship primary that produced Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as the party’s candidate. He accused the party leadership of conducting the exercise in a manner that lacked transparency and fairness, further eroding trust among grassroots members. According to Malla, the conduct of the primaries exposed a troubling culture of impunity within the party’s State Working Committee, led by Alhaji Aliyu Bello.
He stated that the actions of the leadership had completely undermined his confidence in the APC’s commitment to justice, equity, and democratic participation. “I can no longer, in good conscience, continue to associate myself with a system that disregards the collective will of members and undermines democratic values,” Malla declared. His resignation reflects growing discontent among party members who feel sidelined by top officials during key decision-making processes.
The timing of Malla’s exit is notable, coming just hours after former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, reportedly resigned from the APC over similar allegations of fraud and manipulation during the same governorship primaries. This wave of defections signals increasing internal fractures within the party, particularly in Nasarawa State, where political tensions have been rising since the primary election. Critics argue that the lack of transparency and perceived favoritism in candidate selection have alienated many loyal members.
As the APC prepares for the upcoming governorship election, these resignations may impact the party’s unity and public perception. The growing number of high-profile exits raises questions about the party’s ability to maintain cohesion and credibility in the face of internal challenges. Malla’s departure, along with others, could influence voter sentiment and affect the party’s electoral prospects in the state. The political landscape in Nasarawa State remains fluid, and the APC will need to address these concerns swiftly to avoid further fragmentation.
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