A former chieftain of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and erstwhile Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Benue State,Barrister Alex Ter Adum has resigned from the party to join the newly formed National Coalition Movement.
The resignation of Barr. Adum was contained in a letter dated July 1, 2025, and served to the Ward Chairman of the party in Mbabur, Gwer East local government area of the state. The letter, titled "NOTICE OF RESIGNATION FROM THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY," partly reads "as a loyal party man, I do not wish my new partisan endeavors to conflict with that of the PDP, since the party leadership has elected not to formally join the National Coalition movement."
"I appreciate all the opportunities and privileges I enjoyed as a member of the party since 1998 and I wish the party well" he concluded. Sir Adum stated that his intention to leave the party is based on the indecision of the party to formally join the coalition. Hence, his decision to join the National Coalition Movement, which includes notable figures such as former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and other political bigwigs.
Dr. Alex Ter Adum is a lawyer and former Honourable Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice and Hon. Commissioner for Commerce and Industries Benue State. He also served as the GMD of the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited. A former member of the Body of Benchers and Vice Chairman of the Benue State Judicial Service Commission.
He contested for the Benue state gubernatorial primaries in 2015 under the platform of PDP and has served the party in various capacities as member of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council in 2019 and 2023 as Director Mandate Protection.
Dr Adum is an avid grassroots mobiliser and a much sought after commentator on national issues.The resignation of Barr. Adum is seen as a significant blow to the PDP in Benue State. His decision to join the National Coalition Movement is expected to have far-reaching implications for the political landscape in the state.
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