By Christiana Ekpa
David Olofu, the former commissioner for finance and budget (2015-2023) under former Governor Samuel Ortom, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Mr Olofu announced his resignation in a letter addressed to Edikwu Ward 2 Chairman, Apa LGA, on Wednesday.
He was the former chairman of the Forum of State Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria (2019–2023).
Mr Olofu said his decision to leave the party was to enable him to exercise his freedom of association as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I write to inform you of my decision to resign as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with effect from 30th June, 2025.
“This decision has become necessary as I move to exercise my right to freedom of association enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I have done this in the interest of Edikwu Ward 2, Apa Local Government Area, Benue South Senatorial District, and indeed Benue State,” he said.
Mr Olofu was a senior technical adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (2023–2024).
Mr Olofu is currently the leader of the new coalition in Apa council.“The Deputy National Secretary, Arc. Setonji Koshoedo remains the Acting National Secretary of the PDP pending any contrary decision formally taken and communicated by the appropriate Organ of the Party.
“All party members are advised to be guided by the supremacy of the Constitution of the PDP, and resist any attempt to drag the party into avoidable crisis.”
The BoT further stated that no individual interest is greater than the institutional integrity of the PDP, expressing its resolve to continue to defend due process, uphold party supremacy and protect the democratic ethos upon which the PDP is founded.
