Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party and also withdrawn from the 2023 presidential race.
Obi announced his resignation in a letter dated 20th of May and addressed to the National Chairman of the PDP.
He wrote in the letter, “I am writing to intimate you of my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which was conveyed to the Chairman of Aguta Ward 2, Aniocha LGA Anambra, effective Friday, 20 May, 2022. Consequently, I am by this letter informing you of my withdrawal for the PDP Presidential Primaries.
It has been a great honour to contribute to nation building efforts through our party. Unfortunately, recent developments within our party make it practically impossible to continue participating and making such constructive contributions.
Our national challenges are deep seated and require that profound sacrifices towards rescuing our country. My commitment to rescuing Nigeria remains firm, even if the route defers.
I wish to thank you personally for your graciousness and leadership. I wish you well and best of luck in the service of country.”