Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Emeka Ihedioha, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
His resignation was made on Tuesday in a letter he sent to his ward chairman at Mbutu in Aboh Mbaise local government area of Imo State.
The former governor of Imo State said his resignation was as a result of the inability of the party to carry out internal reforms.
His words: “Since 1998, I have contributed my quota 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.
“I have had the benefit of serving and benefiting from the party at various levels.
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“Regrettably, in recent times, the party has been on a path that is at variance with my personal belief.”
He added: “In spite of 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 (APC).
“It is in the light of the foregoing, that I am compelled to offer my resignation from the PDP effective immediately.”
He stated however that “In spite of this resignation, I will always be available to offer my services towards the deepening of democracy and good governance in Nigeria.”
