LAFIA – Senator Ned Nwoko on Friday finally resigned his membership of the opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP.
Senator Nwoko, in a resignation letter dated January 30, 2025 and addressed to the chairman of PDP ward 8, Aniocha North of Delta state, said his decision to resign from PDP, Ward 8, Local Government Area of Delta State, was as a result of factionalization, lack of internal democracy, deep division within the party.
“My decision to resign is first and foremost due to the deep divisions and factionalization within the party. This fragmentation has made it increasingly difficult to foster unity and advance the collective interests of our people. Just this week, precisely on the 29th of January, the top party leadership were seen fighting themselves.
According to the letter: “I write to formally resign my membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), a party I have proudly served as a foundation member since1999.
“Secondly, the degeneration to the lowest levels by physically fighting themselves arising from the stated factions, which have become irreconcilable.
“Thirdly, I also deeply appreciate the platform the PDP provided for me to contest the 2022/2023 senatorial election. It was an opportunity that allowed me lo engage directly with the people of my constituency and present my vision for a brighter future,” the letter stated.
“I made solemn and actionable promises to my constituents which I take seriously as a member of the people.”
He regretted that, the current structure of the party in his state has not been conducive to realize these promises.
According to the letter, “While I bid farewell lo my membership in the PDP, I assure all party members and my constituents of my unwavering dedication to statesmanship,” the letter declared.
