Ihedioha, however, bemoaned recent changes within the party, claiming that it has strayed from its fundamental beliefs. Concerning the party’s incapacity to implement internal reforms, enforce its own rules, and successfully challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), he raised concerns.
Emeka Ihedioha, the former governor of Imo State, resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) citing a conflict between his personal convictions and the party’s current direction.
Ihedioha announced his decision to leave the party in a resignation letter to the chairman of his constituency in Mbutu Ward, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State. Ihedioha said he remained committed to the progress of democracy and good governance in Nigeria.
Ihedioha, who has been a part of the PDP from its founding in 1998, emphasized his contributions to the development and evolution of the organization, highlighting its past dedication to internal reforms and offering reliable leadership in both positions of authority and authority.
Ihedioha, who has been a part of the PDP from its founding in 1998, emphasized his contributions to the development and evolution of the organization, highlighting its past dedication to internal reforms and offering reliable leadership in both positions of authority and authority.
Ihedioha, however, bemoaned recent changes within the party, claiming that it has strayed from its fundamental beliefs. Concerning the party’s incapacity to implement internal reforms, enforce its own rules, and successfully challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), he raised concerns.
The letter reads, “Since 1998, I have contributed my quota to the development and transformation of the 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 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 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 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 the 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.”