*Cites crisis in opposition party as reason
By Folorunso Alagbede, Abuja
The Senator representing Delta North senatorial district in the Senate, Ned Nwoko has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, citing the crisis in the PDP as the reason for his actions.
Nwoko, a lawyer and former member of the House of Representatives, who announced his defection from the PDP to APC yesterday, cited the brawl at the PDP national secretariat last Wednesday as his reason for defecting f to the APC.
In a letter to the Chairman of the PDP in Ward 8, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, Nwoko said that the factionalisation in the PDP has made it difficult for him to articulate the interest of his constituency.
His letter reads, “I write to formally resign my membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), a party I have proudly served as a foundation member since 1999.
“My decision to resign is due to the deep divisions and factionalization within the party.
“These divisions have made it increasingly difficult to unite and pursue the collective interests of our people.
“Just this week, on the 29th of January, top party functionaries descended to the lowest level by physically fighting among themselves due to these irreconcilable factions.
“I am also grateful for the platform the PDP provided me to contest the 2022/2023 senatorial election, which allowed me to directly engage with the people of my constituency and present my vision for a brighter future.
“However, during my campaign, I made solemn and actionable promises to my constituents—commitments I take seriously as a servant of the people.
“Unfortunately, the current structure of the party in our state has not been conducive to fulfilling these promises. “After careful consideration, I have concluded that stepping away from the party is necessary to honor my obligations to my people.
“While I bid farewell to my membership in the PDP, I assure all party members and my constituents of my unwavering dedication to statesmanship, unity, and the advancement of Delta North.
“My decision is rooted in the best interest of those I serve, and I remain committed to the progress and prosperity of our state and nation”, the statement said.
