A former governor of Imo State, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party. In a resignation letter, dated 23rd April 2023 and made available to the media, the former deputy speaker of the Federal House of Representatives cited lack of internal reforms among other reasons to have informed his decision to resign from a party he was a founding member of.
“In recent times, the party has taken on a path that is at variance with my personal beliefs. Despite my attempts to offer counsel, the party is sadly the party is no longer able to carry out internal reforms, enforce it’s own rules or offer credible opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress”, he said.
“Since 1998 I have contributed my quota to the development and transformation of he Peoples 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 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 benefiting 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 attempts to offer counsel, the party is sadly the party is no longer able to carry out internal reforms, enforce it’s 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 Peoples Democratic Party effective immediately. While this decision was difficult to take, I however believe 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
