The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi who announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday is set to announce his new political party in a matter of hours as he moves to pursue his Presidential ambition.
Africa Today News, New York gathered that Obi is set to join the Labour Party (LP) to continue his presidential ambition.
His resignation was contained in a letter dated May 24, 2022 and addressed to the party’s National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, titled “Resignation from peoples democratic party (PDP) and withdrawal from the presidential contest’
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Obi stated that ‘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 am writing to intimate you of my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which was conveyed to the Chairman of Agulu Ward 2. Anaocha LGA’ he wrote.
He stated that the letter was sent ‘effective Friday 20 May, 2022. Consequently, am by this letter’
‘I am informing you of my withdrawal for the PDP presidential primaries.
He expressed his personal appreciation to the party Chairman, for his ‘graciousness and leadership’ even as he wished him well and best of luck in the service of the country.
Africa Today News, New York reports that Obi is expected to declare his ambition on the platform of a new party within the next few hours barring any last-minute changes.