Hussaini Isa Mairiga, the State Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kano, has resigned from his position and membership in the party.
Mairiga expressed his frustration over what he described as the “collapse of internal democracy” and a growing loss of faith in Nigeria’s political system.
He stated that his decision followed deep reflection on the current political climate, noting that the ideals that once inspired his political participation had been eroded by self-interest and internal manipulation.
Mairiga further lamented that internal divisions within opposition parties were often “fuelled by external influences” deliberately aimed at weakening their unity and credibility.
He described the current situation in the SDP as a “severe leadership crisis”, with multiple factions laying claim to the party’s authentic leadership.
Daily Trust quoted Mairiga as stating that these disputes have “eroded public confidence in the SDP and crippled its capacity to present itself as a viable alternative to the ruling party.”
Reflecting on the broader political environment, Mairiga expressed disappointment that Nigeria’s democratic journey had deviated from its founding principles.
“Our democracy has been hijacked by those who view politics as a business enterprise, not as a vehicle for service to humanity,” he wrote.
He added that until political actors return to the ideals of transparency, accountability, and service, Nigeria’s democracy would remain fragile and uninspiring.
However, the SDP leadership has yet to respond to Mairiga’s resignation at the time of filing this report.
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