A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State, Jonathan Vasta, has resigned from the party less than 100 days before the 2027 general elections.
Vasta announced his decision in a resignation letter addressed to the APC chairman of Gulu Angwa-Gulu Ward in Lapai Local Government Area of the state.
In the letter, dated October 19, 2026, Vasta said he was leaving the party for personal reasons.
He wrote, “I wish to write to inform you of my decision to resign my membership of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Niger State, with effect from Monday, 19th October, 2026.”
He also thanked the party for the opportunity to serve in different capacities during his 13 years as a member.
Vasta is known as an outspoken APC chieftain in Niger State. However, his resignation letter did not disclose his next political move or whether he intended to join another party.