2023 Elections: Unbelievable Setback for Atiku as PDP Bigwig Resigns From Party
- A former national publicity secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, has taken a walk from the party and partisan politics generally
- Metuh is of the view that he will contribute more to good governance in Nigeria and democracy by being non-partisan
- The former politician noted that he has enjoyed his stay in the PDP and will cherish all its values and ideals
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Chief Olisa Metuh, a former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has resigned from the opposition.
In a letter addressed to the PDP's national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, dated Tuesday, October 26, Metuh noted that henceforth he will focus on non-partisan politics, Leadership reports.
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Why I resigned from PDP, partisan politics - Metuh
In the letter, the former PDP spokesman expressed the belief that he stands to contribute more to democracy and good governance in Nigeria by being non-partisan.
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Metuh, who described himself as the longest-elected member of the PDP's National Executive Committee (NEC), said he will always cherish the values and ideals learnt from the party, having also enjoyed his membership of the political platform.
The letter reads in part:
“During my three weeks trip for medical and personal reasons, I came to the realization that I can no longer play partisan politics in Nigeria.
"The reason for this decision is that from my experience and the nature of politics and development in Nigeria, I believe that I will contribute more to Democracy and good governance in Nigeria by being non-partisan. Being non-partisan gives me the status to work for the strategic interest and well-being of the Nigerian people without the hindrance of partisanship.
“In that regard, I write respectfully, to formally inform you of my resignation from the PDP and cessation of partisan politics.
“I have duly enjoyed my membership of the PDP and remain proud of being the longest elected member of the National Executive Committee, one who won election to serve in several national positions at six (6) consecutive National Conventions of the Party. I will cherish the values and ideals learnt from the founding fathers at the inception of our nascent democracy.
“Any future participation in politics will only be limited to non-partisan involvements in areas of sustaining and deepening democracy and governance in Nigerian and at the global level.
“I pray you continue to insist on issue-based engagement in our political space as the country cannot afford the bitterness and divisions that may arise otherwise."
Olisa Metuh asks PDP to issue a disclaimer to Reno Omokri's social media posts
Metuh had advised the party on what to do about Reno Omokri's social media posts.
He was reacting to a Facebook post by the former presidential media aide, asking Igbos in Lagos who support Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to move back to Anambra state.
Metuh wrote on his Facebook page:
“The time has come for the Peoples Democratic Party to issue a disclaimer to Reno Omokri's posts."
Source: Legit.ng
