After careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that potting out of PDP is the best course of action for me at this time.”
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – A 2023 presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Cosmos Ndukwe, has resigned his membership of the party.
Since the exit of former Governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, and over 20 key members of the party in Imo State, including a member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), and zonal officers last week, the PDP has been hit by the wind of resignation.
Ndukwe, a former Deputy Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, announced his resignation in a letter to the Chairman of Item C Ward in Bende Local Government Area, and copied to the State Chairman of the party, Hon. Asiforo Okere; and its Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, respectively.
The former Chief of Staff to the Governor and Commissioner for Works under ex-Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu, posted the resignation letter on his Facebbok page on Monday, April 29, 2024.
He explained therein that he was quitting the PDP for “personal reasons, current commitments and aspirations,” while commending the party for giving him the platform to gain political limelight, wishing it success in the state.
The letter read in part, “I hope this letter finds you well. It is with a heavy heart that I compose this correspondence to tender my resignation as a member and stakeholder in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Abia State, effective immediately.
“My decision to resign as a member within the party stems from personal reasons and reflections on my current commitments and aspirations.
“After careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that potting out of PDP is the best course of action for me at this time.
“I am immensely grateful for the opportunities that the PDP has afforded me during my tenure as a Councillor, Deputy Chairman Local Government, Chief of Staff to Executive Governor of Abia State, Deputy Speaker Abia 6th House of Assembly and Presidential Aspirant PDP 2023.
“Serving within the party has been a privilege, and I have valued the relationships I have built with fellow members, as well as the chance to contribute to the party’s objectives and ideals.
” I want to express my appreciation to you, the Ward Executive Committee, and all members of the PDP Abia State for the support and camaraderie extended to me throughout my association with the party.
“While I may be stepping away from my formal role, I remain committed to the principles of democracy and the progress of our great state Abia.
“Please consider this letter as my formal resignation from all duties and responsibilities associated with my position as a member and stakeholder in the PDP Abia State.
“I wish the PDP Abia State continued success in all its endeavors, and I extend my best wishes for the future. Thank you once again for the opportunities and experiences.”