Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
He was deputy speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from 2011 to 2015, representing the Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency of Imo State from 2003 to 2015.
In his letter of resignation addressed to the Chairman, PDP Ubutu Ward, Aboh-Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State and made available to THISAGE, the ex- governor of Imo State whose tenure was terminated by a controversial Supreme Court ruling in on January 14, 2020, blamed his resignation on the party having “taken a path that is at variance with his beliefs, ” and “despite my attempts to offer counsel, the party, is, sadly, not able to carry out reforms, enforce it’s own rules or offer credible opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress.”
“Since 1998, I have contributed my quota to the development and transformation of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as one of the founding members.
“All these years, I have taken pride in the fact that the PDP is a party that will always look inward for internal reforms and provide credible leadership for the people, whether in power or outside power.
“I have had the benefit of serving and benefitting from the party at various levels. Regrettably, in recent times, the party has taken on a path that is at variance with my personal beliefs.
“Despite my attempt to offer counsel, the party is, sadly no longer able to carry out internal reforms, enforce its own rules or offer credible opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
“It is in the light of the foregoing, that I am compelled to offer my resignation from the People’s Democratic Party effective immediately.
“While this decision was difficult to take, I, however, believe that it is the right one. Despite this resignation, I will always be available to offer my services towards the deepening of democracy and good governance in Nigeria.”
THISAGE learnt that his next move may be the Labour Party, though a close aide confided in this online paper that the politician will take time to make his political views public.
” I know that he is always in discussion with Peter Obi but the current leadership crisis in Labour Party may be responsible for the former governor decision to wait awhile. Because of this, his camp is divided. Few want APC, many prefer LP, others say APGA. It might be LP but do not quote me.”
