A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Silas Onu, has resigned his membership of the party.

The Guardian learnt that Onu, who was the senatorial candidate of the party in the February 4, 2024, re-run for Ebonyi South Zone, has pitched his tent with the newly adopted African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the coalition of opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 general election.

In a letter he signed, which was addressed to his Obiozara Ward chairman, a copy of which was obtained by The Guardian on Friday, the former PDP Publicity Secretary called on his supporters to extend their followership to the ADC for a better political future.

He observed that the meddlesomeness of a few governors in the affairs of the PDP necessitated his exit.

The letter read: “It’s with a heavy heart, yet for a more patriotic reason, I am resigning my membership of the PDP with immediate effect.

“As a member of the PDP, I served my best in ensuring the party is well entrenched in our ward and had the privilege of also serving as state publicity secretary before taking the highest party leadership office as the state chairman in Ebonyi State.”

Additionally, I was graciously elected as the candidate of the party for the Ebonyi South Senatorial bye-election in February 2024. Therefore, this decision didn’t come easily. However, due to some irreconcilable differences, especially the role being played by a few sitting governors of the party, I am compelled to pursue my political aspirations from a different, but a stable platform.

“I thank you for your unflinching support throughout my membership of the PDP and pray that we can all journey into the ADC to continue forging a strong political movement for the overall good of our people.”