Peter Obi quits PDP days before presidential primaries

By Dennis Erezi

25 May 2022 | 5:01 pm

Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has resigned his membership of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Obi dumped the PDP days before the presidential primary elections of the party. He was one of the leading presidential aspirants of the PDP alongside former vice president Atiku Abubakar, former Senate president Bukola Saraki, Rivers State governor Nyesom…

Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Obi dumped the PDP days before the presidential primary elections of the party.

He was one of the leading presidential aspirants of the PDP alongside former vice president Atiku Abubakar, former Senate president Bukola Saraki, Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike and Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal.

Director General, Peter Obi Campaign Organisation Doyin Okupe insisted that former Anambra State governor will be on the ballot for the 2023 presidential election.

The former governor under was a running mate to fellow presidential aspirant Atiku Abubakar in the 2019 general elections.

Reports said Obi has submitted his resignation letter to the chairman of his Ward in Anambra to notify him of his decision to quit the party.

He has also written to the National chairman of the PDP, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, over his decision to quit the PDP.

0 Comments

cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

National

Oyetola approves appointment of substantive registrar for CRFFN

1 day ago

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has approved the appointment of Igwe Kingsley Onyekachi as the substantive registrar/CEO of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN). This appointment is a significant step in the Ministry's efforts to reposition the CRFFN for better efficiency and management. Onyekachi, 44, from…

National

Sani approves N72,000 minimum wage for Kaduna workers

1 day ago

Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved a new minimum wage of N72,000 for civil servants in the state, with effect from November. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Kaduna on Thursday. Musa said that the approval of the new minimum wage was…

National

Immigration to launch digital passport renewal for diaspora Nigerians

1 day ago

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to introduce a phased digital passport renewal system starting November 1, 2024, with the initial rollout in Canada. The new online platform will allow Nigerians to renew their passports without needing to visit NIS offices, enhancing convenience and accessibility for citizens abroad. The announcement, shared on the NIS's…

National

Nigeria faces significant child, maternal health challenges – Group

1 day ago

President of mothers2mothers (m2m), Frank Beadle de Palomo, has stressed the urgent need to address Nigeria's high child mortality and maternal health challenges, noting the significant health issues Nigeria faces. He noted the organisation’s Mentor Mother programme, a peer-led, community-centred approach that has already achieved notable success across Africa. Palomo disclosed this in Abuja during…

National

Atiku slams court order stopping Rivers' financial allocation

1 day ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised a court order that prevents financial allocation to Rivers State . The Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should not release funds to the Rivers State government until a lawful Appropriation Act is passed by a validly constituted House of Assembly…

National

Seamoriow Logistics becomes first agency to adopt Customs’ B’Odogwu

1 day ago

In a milestone for Nigeria’s logistics industry, Seamoriow Logistics has become the first company to adopt the Nigerian Customs Service’s newly launched “B’Odogwu” Unified Customs Management System. This innovative system aims to streamline customs processing, marking a significant shift toward paperless operations within the Nigerian Customs landscape. The B’Odogwu system was piloted at the Port…

National

Tinubu appoints Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff

2 days ago

From Odita Sunday, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). According to presidential spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Until his appointment,…

National

IYC rejects scrapping of Niger Delta Ministry

2 days ago

The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu's decision to scrap the Niger Delta Ministry, labelling it "unacceptable." The council urged the president to reconsider his decision, citing the region's unique development needs and challenges. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, IYC Secretary-General Maobuye Nangi Obu emphasised that…

News

Apostle Suleman, NBRRI boss, Orbih bags award in Auchi Polytechnic 26th-30th convocation

2 days ago

No fewer than five notable Nigerians that have excelled in their chosen fields and other human endeavour during the five-day long combined convocation ceremony and the 60th anniversary of Auchi Polytechnic which takes between November 12 to 16.

National

Policy inconsistency hindering Nigeria's progress - Ex-RMRDC DG

2 days ago

Pioneer Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC),Prof. Oluremi Aribisala, has urged the Federal Government to invest in identifying and harnessing raw materials within local councils to boost the nation's economy. Noting that lack of policy consistency is a major obstacle to the country's growth, the don said Nigeria needs leaders with…

Peter Obi quits PDP days before presidential primaries

In this article

Related

0 Comments

cancel reply