Olisa Metuh, the longest serving People’s Democratic Party, PDP, national publicity secretary, on Wednesday announced his resignation from partisan politics and the party.
Metuh said he has submitted a letter of his resignation to the party’s national chairman and also to his local ward chairman, as prescribed by the constitution of the PDP.
In a letter dated October 25th, 2022, titled, “Resignation from the PDP,” Metuh stated that his decision was taken while he was on medical trip abroad.
In the letter, Metuh stated, “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 from 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 consecutive National Conventions of the party. I will cherish the values and ideals learned 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.
“In line with the constitution of the PDP, I have forwarded a copy of my resignation to my ward chairman.”
Metuh’s resignation from the PDP, especially with the 2023 presidential elections at the corner, his experience as a former publicity secretary of the PDP will be missed.
So far, there is no official statement from the PDP on Metuh’s resignation.