FROM IKHILI EBALU, BENIN CITY
All Progressives Congress, APC, Edo State chapter, yesterday, suffered a setback as a former member of the House of Representatives, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, resigned his membership of the party.
He claiming that the party has been hijacked by people who are monopolising its activities.
Agbonayinma, who did not disclose the next party he would be joining, said he will contest the Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency seat.
He stated that it was painful that other people such as the Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, and a senatorial aspirant for Edo South Senatorial District, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, who are not from his local government area and senatorial district, dictate what happens in his local government area and his Ikpoba-Okha Ward 6.
The former member of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, said he cannot continue to remain in a party where politicians who worked against the APC during the last elections are now dictating what happens within its fold.
“As a foundation member from the days of AC, ACN, ACD and now APC, we worked diligently to build an all-inclusive democratic institution. It is therefore deeply distressing to witness the party in our dear constituency gradually becoming the property of one or a few individuals who are unnecessarily and undemocratically interfering in the political providence of the party in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government.
“After a careful evaluation of recent developments within the party and having observed a series of anti-democratic tendencies and activities, I regret to inform you of my decision to resign my membership of the All Progressives Congress with immediate effect
In his letter of resignation addressed to the Ikpoba-Okha Ward 7 chairman of the APC, the ex-lawmaker said: “At this critical point in my political journey, and in alignment with my personal convictions, principles and evolving vision for purposeful service, I come to the solemn conclusion that it is necessary to take this difficult but inevitable step.
“While I may be stepping away from the party, my respect for the institution and for the many sincere individuals within its fold remains unwavering. I remain committed, as always, to the service of the people, the strengthening of democracy and the pursuit of a better future for Edo State and Nigeria.
“With a heart weighed down by deep reflection, sincere gratitude and an unshakable sense of duty to my people and the future I envision for our constituency, Egor/Ikpoba-Okha.
“I remain unwavering and committed, as always, to the service of the people, the strengthening of democracy and the pursuit of a better future for Edo State and Nigeria,” he stated.
