Hon. Abdullahi AbdulRauph AbdulSalam, a former secretary of Moro Local Government Area in Kwara State, has resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Abdulsalam attributed his resignation to alleged “endless conflicts, crises, and lack of unity within the party at all levels in Kwara State.”

His decision was formalised in a resignation letter dated 20th March 2025, addressed to the party’s Local Government Chairman. Titled “Notice of Resignation as a Member of All Progressives Congress (APC),” the letter cited disillusionment with the party’s internal dynamics.

Citing other reasons for his departure from APC, Abdulsalam said: “This is largely a result of inadequate leadership capacity to manage crises and resolve conflicts. Furthermore, the lack of unity and peaceful coexistence among party leaders at the state level has hindered progress.

“The recent APC crisis in Moro LGA, which resulted in chaos and physical attacks on innocent party members, has made it clear that it’s time for me to move on. I have decided to align myself with like-minded individuals who prioritize peace and progress, with the goal of restoring Kwara State’s lost glory,” he added.

Abdulsalam, who was a former youth empowerment coordinator in the area and former board member of the Kwara Express, recalled that he defected to the APC in 2023 due to certain circumstances.

The decampee, who is currently the national secretary, Ilorin Emirate for Unity and Development Initiative (IEUDI), said that he was grateful to the leadership of the APC for the experience and knowledge gained during his time with the APC.

“I pray that the party leadership will acquire the wisdom needed to resolve the ongoing crises affecting the state’s peace,” he said.