A former Senior Particular Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Home Issues and Social Occasions, Dr. Waripamo-owei Dudafa, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress, APC, after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Social gathering, PDP.
Dudafa, who was a former Commissioner and likewise the youngest member of the Bayelsa State Home of Meeting at a time, introduced the event in a press release issued to journalists in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
In a resignation letter addressed to the Chairman, PDP, Southern Opokuma/Ayibabiri Ward 8 in Kolokuma Opukuma LGA, Dudafa acknowledged that his resolution to give up the get together adopted a interval of deep reflection and session along with his political associates, supporters and members of the family.
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart that I tender my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Social gathering (PDP) efficient instantly.
“All through my time with the get together, I’ve been deeply dedicated to our shared values and objectives, and it has been an honour to work with so many devoted people,” he stated within the letter.
Explaining why he left the PDP, Dudafa added, “Nevertheless, the extended and unresolved disputes, notably on the nationwide stage, have considerably impeded our skill to maneuver ahead and have created an setting of battle that I consider is now not conducive to advancing the shared values and aims we maintain expensive.
“Whereas this resolution is troublesome, I stay dedicated to serving the very best pursuits of our folks, motivated by my dedication to their welfare and progress.”
Dudafa, thought to be a ‘god son’ to former President Goodluck Jonathan, introduced his swap to the APC, and urged his supporters to stay steadfast.
“After cautious reflection and consideration, I’ve determined to hitch the all Progressives Congress (APC), a platform I consider gives renewed hope, unity and stronger basis to to sort out the challenges going through our expensive state. I stay up for working with new colleagues who share this imaginative and prescient.”
Political observers consider Dudafa’s defection to the APC might sign realignments forward of future political developments in Bayelsa and on the nationwide stage.
