Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo, representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dealing another significant blow to the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The resignation, effective immediately, was announced in a formal letter dated January 10, 2026, addressed to the PDP chairman of Galadimawa Ward in Doma Local Government Area. In the letter, Onawo stated that the decision came after "careful consideration" and was "purely for personal reasons".
“I write to formally notify you of my resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Galadimawa Ward, Doma Local Government Area, with effect from today, 10th January, 2026,” the letter read, according to reports by Punch.
The senator expressed deep gratitude to the party, adding, “I remain deeply grateful for the trust, cooperation, and support I received throughout my time in the party. Please accept my appreciation and best wishes for the continued progress and success of the party.”
Onawo, also known as the Ciroman Doma, did not disclose his next political affiliation in the letter. However, multiple sources indicate strong links to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a party gaining traction as a coalition platform for opposition figures. Punch noted that the senator has been associating with the ADC since attending a party meeting in July 2025.
