Former Imo State governor and Ex-deputy speaker of House of Representatives Hon. Emeka Ihedioha has dumped crisis-ridden Peoples Democratic Party.
In a statement on Tuesday, he said he was resigning from the party, which he has been associated with since its inception in 1998, because of PDP’s inability to carry out internal reforms and provide credible opposition.
Ihedioha, who described himself as one of the founding members of the party, reflected on his long-standing commitment to the party’s development and transformation.
Acknowledging the difficulty of his decision, he underlined the necessity of leaving the party.
He stated, “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.”
However, Ihedioha expressed his disappointment with the party’s recent trajectory, which he believes deviates from his personal beliefs.
He said, “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,” he stated.
Notwithstanding his resignation, Ihedioha assured of his commitment to contributing to the nation’s democratic process and good governance.
“Despite this resignation, I will always be available to offer my services towards the deepening of democracy and good governance in Nigeria,” he said.
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