A former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has renounced his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, a party he says he has been associated with since its inception in 1998.
Ihedioha, who was a Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives attributed his decision to the party’s inability to carry out internal reforms and provide credible opposition.
He made this known in a statement on Tuesday titled “Resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party,” recalling that he since 1998been contributing to the development and transformation of the 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.”
Ihedioha, however, said he was disappointed 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.”
According to him, it was difficult for him to take the decision, adding that it is the right thing to do.
“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.
Ihedioha did not say which party he would join, but affirmed 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 declared.
