By Ayo Kehinde
Former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sunday Udeh-Okoye, has announced his resignation from the party, accusing it of drifting away from its founding ideals of unity, justice, and equity.
In a letter addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Agbogugu, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Udeh-Okoye said his decision followed “deep reflection and careful consideration.”
He expressed appreciation to the party for the platform it provided him to serve in various capacities, including as a member of the Enugu State House of Assembly, National Youth Leader, and most recently, National Secretary.
“The PDP has been an integral part of my political journey, offering me the invaluable opportunity to serve. For these privileges of service and trust, I remain profoundly grateful to the party, its leaders, and members at all levels,” he stated in the letter dated October 13, 2025.
However, Udeh-Okoye lamented that the PDP had deviated from its founding principles, noting that the party, once regarded as a “beacon of hope for democratic governance,” had “lost its moral compass and ideological direction.”
He explained that his resignation was driven by conscience and a desire to pursue a new political path anchored on restoring democratic values, accountability, and service to the people.
“I can no longer, in good conscience, remain within a system that has strayed so far from its original purpose. I am compelled to part ways with the PDP as I embark on a progressive journey dedicated to restoring the values of democracy, accountability, and service to the people,” he said.
Udeh-Okoye also thanked the ward executives and all party members for their support, friendship, and shared years of service.
