The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart and former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, recently announced his exit from the party, a move that has caused controversy in the state’s political circles, according to a report from the Punch.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>
In an interview on Tuesday, Sir Chidi Dike, the Imo State PDP Chairman, expressed his dissatisfaction at Ihedioha’s departure. Ihedioha’s choice was deemed unfortunate by Dike, who also emphasised the importance of Ihedioha’s position as one of the party’s founding founders and funders.
Dike stated, “It is unfortunate that a leader of his caliber resigned from the party. Life is like a rotating fan; when it rotates to your side, you are happy and when it turns away, you are not happy.” Despite this setback, Dike emphasized that the party’s morale will remain undeterred by Ihedioha’s departure.
Reflecting on his resignation, Ihedioha outlined his reasons in a formal letter dated April 23, 2024. He cited a misalignment of the party’s recent trajectory with his personal convictions, expressing concerns about the PDP’s inability to conduct internal reforms and provide effective opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Ihedioha’s resignation letter read, “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 PDP effective immediately.”
The Imo PDP Chairman, while acknowledging Ihedioha’s departure, expressed confidence in the party’s resilience. He stated, “Everyone has the right in life to make any decision at any time. Since he has decided to move, no problem, but I assure him that as he has resigned, more than 2,000 politicians will come into the party within the shortest possible time.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>
