The former governor of Imo state, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has announced his resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP
Ihedioha announced his resignation of the party in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in his Mbutu Ward, Aboh Mbaise LGA, Imo State.
In the letter which was copied to the Chairman PDP, Imo State; the National Chairman, PDP and the Chairman, PDP Board of Trustees, Ihedioha said he’s quitting because the party “has taken on a path that is at variance with my personal beliefs.”
He regretted that “despite my attempt to offer counsel, the party is, sadly no longer able to carry out internal reforms, enforce its own rules or offer credible opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress.”
The decision which the former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives said is very difficult for him, is with immediate effect.
The letter reads:
Dear Chairman,
RESIGNATION FROM THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Since 1998, I have contributed my quota to the development and transformation of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as one of the founding members. All these years, I have taken pride in the fact that the PDP is a party that will always look inward for internal reforms and provide credible leadership for the people, whether in power or outside power. I have had the benefit of serving and benefitting from the party at various levels.
Regrettably, in recent times, the party has taken on a path that is at variance with my personal beliefs. Despite my attempt to offer counsel, the party is, sadly no longer able to carry out internal reforms, enforce its own rules or offer credible opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
It is in the light of the foregoing, that I am compelled to offer my resignation from the People’s Democratic Party effective immediately. While this decision was difficult to take, I, however, believe that it is the right one. Despite this resignation, I will always be available to offer my services towards the deepening of democracy and good governance in Nigeria.
Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, CON.
April 23, 2024.
Cc:
The Chairman PDP, Imo State, the National Chairman, PDP and the Chairman, PDP Board of Trustees
