Edo 2024: Anxiety as APC Chairman Resigns, Gives Reason
- The APC chairman in Edo state, Col. David Imuse (rtd.), has tendered his letter of resignation to contest for the party's governorship ticket
- Imuse, in his resignation letter submitted to his deputy, Jarrett Tenebe, said the move was to allow him to participate in the APC direct primary election coming up in February
- The former APC chairman said the decision was difficult for him to take, but he had to do that to enable him to concentrate on his governorship ambition
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Benin, Edo - The Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman, Col. David Imuse (rtd.), has announced his resignation.
According to The Nation, Imuse's resignation was to allow him to participate in the APC's direct governorship primary scheduled to hold on February 17.
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Why Edo APC Chairman resigned
The primary was meant to present a candidate of the APC who will contest to succeed the outgoing governor, Godwin Obaseki, in Edo state.
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In a letter Imuse signed and submitted to the deputy chairman of the APC in Edo state, Jarrett Tenebe, he noted some difficulties in his decision.
Imuse explained that it was important for him to focus on his governorship ambition.
The former APC chairman expressed confidence in winning the party governorship ticket at the primary in February.
APC chairman thanks party supporters after resigning
Imuse thanked the APC members for their support and trust during his time as party chairman.
The governorship aspirant, who hailed from Edo Central, said he will continue to support the success of the APC in the state and at the national level.
The resignation letter reads in part:
“In pursuant to article 31(2) (iii) of the APC constitution 2022, as amended, I have decided to voluntarily resign my position as the Chairman of this great party in Edo State."
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