PDP BoT Member Resigns from Party

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State and member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), Mr. Charles Idahosa, has resigned his membership of the party.

Idahosa announced his decision to quit the PDP in a letter titled: ‘Letter of Resignation’, which was addressed to the chairman of Ehor Ward I of the party in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State, and copied to the chairman, BoT of the PDP, South-south National Vice Chairman, the state chairman and Uhunmwonde Local Government Area chairman of the party.

In the letter, he said: “I trust this letter finds you well. I am reaching out to formally announce my decision to resign from both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and my role as a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT). As a representative of the South-south region, this decision comes after considerable contemplation and reflection on my personal and political journey.

“Throughout my tenure within the Peoples Democratic Party, I have been privileged to contribute to its vision and mission. However, after careful consideration, I believe it is time for me to pursue new paths and opportunities beyond the party’s confines.

“I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the PDP community for their unwavering support and camaraderie during my time of service. I remain committed to upholding the values and principles that have guided my political engagement thus far. I look forward to new avenues of growth and contribution, and I extend my best wishes to the PDP as it continues its important work.”

Idahosa, a former local government area chairman and political adviser to former state Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, did not however indicate his next political move.