Why I Dumped PDP Peter Obi

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Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has explained that “recent developments” within the Peoples Democratic Party prompted his resignation and withdrawal from the party’s presidential primary scheduled for the end of May.

In a statement to the PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, the ex-governor explained that the recent developments will prevent him from making “constructive contributions.”

The letter was titled, ‘Resignation From Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Withdrawal from the Presidential Contest’.

Obi said, “I am writing to intimate you of my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, which was conveyed to the Chairman of Agulu Ward 2. Anaocha LGA Anambra, effective Friday 20 May 2022. Consequently, I am by this letter informing you of my withdrawal from the PDP Presidential Primaries.

“It has been a great honour to contribute to nation-building efforts through our party. Unfortunately, recent developments within our party make it practically impossible to continue participating and making such constructive contributions.

“Our national challenges are deep-seated and require that we each make profound sacrifices towards rescuing our country. My commitment to rescuing Nigeria remains firm, even if the route differs.

“I wish to thank you personally for your graciousness and leadership. I wish you well and best of luck in the service of the country.”

Last month, the Senator David Mark-led Presidential Screening Committee approved 15 PDP presidential candidates, including Obi. Some groups had bought the N40m PDP presidential nomination form for Obi last month.

PDP presidential aspirants include former Vice President, Abubakar Atiku; two former Senate Presidents, Bukola Saraki and Anyim Pius Anyim; Governors Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto); Nyesom Wike (Rivers); Bala Mohammed (Bauchi); Emmanuel Udom (Akwa Ibom); businessman, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen; former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose; Sam Ohunabunwa, and Dele Momodu.
The party had recently thrown open its presidential ticket, drawing criticism from socio-cultural organizations such as the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, which maintained that political parties such as the PDP and the All Progressives Congress should zone their ticket to the South-East geopolitical zone.

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