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Former Edo Speaker Resigns From PDP

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7 months ago

May 11, 2024.

Former Edo Speaker resigns from PDP, citing alienation by Governor Obaseki.
Dissatisfaction with PDP governorship candidate’s remarks on Obaseki’s policies.
Indications suggest Okiye may join APC

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Frank Okiye, former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect.

He cited the alienation of his constituents and supporters by Governor Godwin Obaseki from PDP activities as a reason for his decision.

Okiye expressed dissatisfaction with remarks by PDP’s governorship candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, indicating continuity with Obaseki’s policies and unpopular programs.

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While not disclosing his next move, there are indications he may join the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support Senator Monday Okpebholo, the party’s standard bearer.

This online meida platfrom reports that Okiye’s resignation, dated May 10, was addressed to the Ward Three Chairman of the PDP in Arue-Uromi, Esan Northeast Local Government Area.

Copies of the resignation were also sent to the Esan Northeast local government chairman of the PDP and the Edo chairman of the party, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi.

Former Edo Speaker Resigns

“On behalf of my family and supporters, I thank you and others for the opportunity given to me to serve, while in the party,” he noted.

PDP witnessed the resignation of Okiye shortly after Charles Idahosa, a member of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), and eight former local government council chairmen switched allegiance to the APC in Edo.

The eight former local government council chairmen who moved from the PDP to the APC include: John Osi Akhigbe (Etsako Central); Dr. Josie Ogedegbe (Igueben); Frank Ilaboya (Owan West); Andrew Osigwe (Owan East); Napoleon Agbama (Uhunmwonde); Scott Ogbemudia (Ovia Northeast); Austin Okoibhole (Esan Northeast), and Mrs. Ruth Osahor (Esan West).