A Former speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Frank Okiye, has tendered his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect.
His resignation is contained in a letter dated 10th May, 2024, and addressed to the Chairman of ward 3, Arue-Uromi, of the party.
In a statement released on Friday, Okiye revealed he was aggrieved over the remark by Dr. Asue Ighodalo, who stated that he would continue with Obaseki’s unpopular principles and elitist programs.
He also mentioned that there were personal reasons for his departure from the PDP. Although he did not disclose his next political move, there are indications that he may join the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support Senator Monday Okpebholo, the party’s standard bearer.
He said, “On behalf of my family and supporters, I thank you and others for the opportunity given to me to serve while in the party,” he noted.
On 29th April 2024, another chieftain of the party, Hon. Charles Idahosa, who was a member of the Board of Trustees of the party also resigned but he didn’t reveal his reasons for leaving the party. This occured shortly after Okiye also resigned from the party.
The eight former local government council chairmen who moved from the PDP to the APC include: John Osi Akhigbe (Etsako Central); Dr. Josie Ogedegbe (Igueben); Frank Ilaboya (Owan West); Andrew Osigwe (Owan East); Napoleon Agbama (Uhunmwonde); Scott Ogbemudia (Ovia Northeast); Austin Okoibhole (Esan Northeast), and Mrs. Ruth Osahor (Esan West).
Members of the legacy group faction have threatened to work against the party in the election unless Governor Obaseki meets their condition, and it includes the removal of Omobayo Godwins as deputy governor.
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