Politics

Edo, Ondo senators resign from PDP

At least two Senators of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senators Mathew Urhogide and Ayo Akinyelure have resigned from the party.

The notice of their resignations was contained in two separate letters addressed to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and read during Wednesday’s plenary session.

Senator Urhogide represents Edo South Senatorial District in the red chamber while Senator Akinyelure represents Ondo Central Senatorial District respectively.

According to the letter, Senator Urhogide informed that his decision to resign was because of the inability of the PDP to reconcile the power struggle in the party.

“I am resigning my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), effective immediately.

“This difficult decision arose out of the negative political energy emanating at the moment from the irreconcilable differences and squabbles within the PDP at the national level and especially in my dear state, Edo State.

“These squabbles have spiked to levels that have made it impossible for someone like me who is a confirmed Democrat to function and grow as I envisioned in my political journey.

“I am however grateful to the party which yielded me the platform to achieve the mission of serving my country as a two-term senator — which experience allowed me to meet and work with all you wonderful colleagues”, he said

In a related development, Akinyelure said he was resigning to seek other means of adding value to his state.

He said, “Distinguished Colleagues in the 9th Senate of National Assembly, I am resigning my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party with effect from 11th June 2023 when I must have completed my 4 years tenure in the Senate of the 9th Assembly.

“I, therefore, wish to express my appreciation to the party for granting me the opportunity to serve Ondo Central Senatorial District and Nigeria in the Senate of the 9th Assembly on the platform of PDP. “

“This is to enable me to settle down and look forward to other areas of human and professional endeavours where | can be of value addition to my dear State, Ondo State, and Nigeria in general.

“Once again, I say big congratulations for moving Nigeria forward to greater heights of development going forward in our political endeavours. While wishing the Party the best of luck in its future endeavours, please accept, the assurances of my best regards”, he added.

Meanwhile, both lawmakers did not state the party they are defecting to.