Politics
Ex-Imo Gov, Emeka Ihedioha Dumps PDP, Gives Reason
Emeka Ihedioha, a former governor of Imo State, has withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Nation Post understands that Ihedioha has been a PDP member for over 26 years.
However, despite being one of the party’s founding members, Ihedioha stated that his decision to leave was influenced by a divergence in “personal beliefs.”
“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,” the former governor announced in a Tuesday letter addressed to the party’s chairman in the Mbutu Ward of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State.
He added: “It is in the light of the foregoing, that I am compelled to offer my resignation from the People’s Democratic Party effective immediately.”
He characterized the decision as “challenging” but reaffirmed his determination to strive for the enhancement of the nation’s democracy.
He said: “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.”
