Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, has renounced his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party over an unresolved crisis within the party’s leadership.
Mr Nwoko announced his decision in a letter dated January 30 addressed to the chairman of the Aniocha North LGA.
The crisis rocking the opposition political party, according to the lawmaker, made it difficult for him to deliver on his campaign promises to his senatorial district.
“The current structure of the party in our state has not been conducive to realising these promises,” Mr Nwoko noted, stating that he took the decision in the interests of his constituents.
The lawmaker said, “After careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that stepping away from the party is necessary to fulfill my obligations to my people. While I bid farewell to my membership in the PDP, I assure all party members and my constituents of my unwavering dedication to statesmanship, unity, and the advancement of Delta north.’’
The party leaders have been enmeshed in crisis, with the latest being the rift between Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye, both laying claim to the position of national secretary.
A chieftain of the party, Bode George, described the crisis as disgraceful, noting that the ugly development might undermine the party’s chances to win elections.
