Isaac Samuel
The 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Akwa Ibom State, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, has resigned from the party.
In a letter dated June 30, 2025, addressed to the ward chairman of NNPP in Uyo Ward 6, Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Akpanudoedehe, a former minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
said his decision to exit the party was personal and taken after careful reflection.
The letter reads: “I write to formally tender my resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) with immediate effect.
“After careful reflection, I have decided to review my membership with the NNPP. My time in the NNPP has been eventful and has offered valuable lessons. I believe it is time to move on.
“I remain grateful to the party leadership, stakeholders, and members at all levels who welcomed me and supported my aspiration since joining the party. My decision to leave is entirely personal and devoid of any ill will toward the party or its leadership. Please accept this letter as my formal disengagement from all party activities, roles, and responsibilities.
“I wish the NNPP continued success in its future endeavors.
Akpanudoedehe, who contested the 2023 governorship election under the platform of the NNPP, expressed appreciation to the party’s leadership and members for their support during his time in the party.
Although he did not state his next political move, the resignation is already generating speculation over his likely return to the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he previously served as national secretary of the now-defunct Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee.
There are also indications that he might be aligning with the emerging coalition of opposition forces ahead of 2027.
