Metuh resigns from PDP

Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, has resigned his membership of the party.

In a letter dated October 25, 2022, titled ‘Resignation From The PDP’ and addressed to the national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, Metuh said the move was motivated by his decision to quit partisan politics.

He said: “During my three weeks trip for medical and personal reasons, I came to the realisation that I can no longer play partisan politics in Nigeria.

“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 hindrance of partisanship.”

On his past roles in the main opposition party, Metuh relished: “I have duly enjoyed my membership of the PDP and remain proud of being the longest elected (serving) member of the National Executive Committee, one who won elections to serve in several national positions at six consecutive national conventions of the party. I will cherish the values and ideals learnt from the founding fathers at the inception of our nascent democracy.

“Any future participation in politics will only be limited to non-partisan involvement in areas of sustaining and deepening democracy and governance in Nigerian and at the global level.”

He urged the party leadership to insist on issue-based engagements, as the country could not 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 added.