Edo sees PDP BoT member, Idahosa walking away from party

A resignation announcement has been made by Charles Idahosa, a member of the Board of Trustees, BOT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Idahosa, a key figure of the party in Edo State, submitted his resignation from the party through a letter dated April 29, 2024. The letter was addressed to the Chairman of Ehor Ward 1 of the party in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State.

Not only did Idahosa forward his resignation letter to the Chairman, BoT of the PDP, South South, but he also copied the National Vice Chairman, State Chairman, and Uhunmwonde Local Government Chairman of the party.

Prior to his resignation, the PDP chieftain, who is an ally of Governor Godwin Obaseki and a former aide to the former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, held the position of a member of the Board of Trustees of the party, representing the South South Zone.

In his statement, he mentioned that his decision to step down from the party was a result of thorough reflection on his personal and political journey.

Idahosa, a former local government chairman and political adviser to ex-Comrade Governor Adams Oshiomhole, expressed his gratitude to the party’s community for their continuous support and camaraderie during his time of service.

Below is an excerpt from the resignation letter:

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

“I trust this letter finds you well. I am reaching out to formally announce my decision to resign from both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and my role as a member of the Board of Trustees (BOT). As a representative of the South South Nigerian region, this decision comes after considerable contemplation and reflection on my personal and political journey.

“Throughout my tenure within the Peoples Democratic Party, I have been privileged to contribute to its vision and mission. However, after careful consideration, I believe it is time for me to pursue new paths and opportunities beyond the party’s confines.

“I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the PDP community for their unwavering support and camaraderie during my time of service. I remain committed to upholding the values and principles that have guided my political engagement thus far. I look forward to new avenues of growth and contribution, and I extend my best wishes to the Peoples Democratic Party as it continues its important work.”