My Resignation: In My Own Words

I want to speak to you directly not just through a letter, but from my heart so you understand why I made this decision.

When I said “I tried,” I meant it deeply. I didn’t join the APC casually. I believed in it. I saw a vision of a party that would bring ease to Nigerians, a platform that would lead with compassion, responsibility, and purpose. I invested my time, my youth, my energy, and my resources because I believed we could build something meaningful for our country. I didn’t watch from the sidelines I contributed, I showed up, and I gave my all.

But somewhere along the line, that vision began to fade.

When I said “I am tired,” it was not just about physical exhaustion. It was emotional, mental, and moral fatigue. The same party that many of us worked hard to bring into power began to drift from the ideals we once stood for. People like me who sacrificed, who believed, who worked became overlooked. There was a shift from compassion to indifference, from listening to ignoring, from responsibility to impunity.

We tried to speak. We raised concerns. We made contributions. But it often felt like our voices did not matter. And over time, it became harder and harder to defend or even associate with what we were seeing Nigerians go through daily.

Then I said, “My conscience left the party.”

This is the most important part for me. Because when your conscience is no longer at peace where you stand, staying becomes a burden. It becomes a betrayal not just of yourself, but of the people who believe in you, who look up to you, and who trust your judgment.

How do I walk the streets, meet people, and confidently say I belong to something that no longer reflects my values? How do I raise my children and teach them integrity, when I am not living in alignment with my own truth?

For me, leadership is not about position it is about responsibility, accountability, and integrity. And the moment those things no longer align, you have to make a choice.

So yes, I chose to leave.

Not out of anger. Not out of bitterness. But out of clarity.

I know many people feel the same way I do, but may not be in a position to say it. And I understand that. But for me, I had to choose peace of mind. I had to choose to be able to look at myself in the mirror and be honest. I had to choose to stand by my principles, no matter how uncomfortable it may be.

This is not the end of my journey. It is not a withdrawal from service. If anything, it is a realignment. A repositioning to continue serving with truth, with purpose, and without compromise.

So when I say “I quit,” understand this it is not me giving up.

It is me standing up.

Zainab Buba Galadima (NABOU)

A tired, Retired APC member