{"id":320865,"date":"2024-04-29T12:20:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T11:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=320865"},"modified":"2024-04-29T12:20:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T11:20:33","slug":"ex-presidential-aspirant-cosmos-ndukwe-dumps-pdp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/04\/29\/ex-presidential-aspirant-cosmos-ndukwe-dumps-pdp\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-presidential aspirant, Cosmos Ndukwe dumps PDP"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Cite personal reasons, current commitments and aspirations for his decision to quit the PDP<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the 2023 presidential aspirants of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Dr Cosmos Ndukwe, has resigned his membership of the PDP.<\/p>\n<p>This is contained in a letter written by the former Deputy Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, to the Chairman of his Item C Ward in Bende Local Government Area, and copied to the State Chairman of the party, Hon. Asiforo Okere; and the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The former Chief of Staff to the Governor and Commissioner for Works under ex-Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu, cited \u201cpersonal reasons, current commitments and aspirations\u201d for his decision to quit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/04\/29\/only-political-jobbers-ihediohas-domestic-staff-left-pdp-party-lg-chairman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He praised the party for giving him the platform to come to political limelight, and wished it success in the state.<\/p>\n<p>The letter posted on his Facebook page on Monday morning read, \u201cI hope this letter finds you well. It is with a heavy heart that I compose this correspondence to tender my resignation as a member and stakeholder in the People\u2019s Democratic Party (PDP) Abia State, effective immediately.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy decision to resign as a member within the party stems from personal reasons and reflections on my current commitments and aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that potting out of PDP is the best course of action for me at this time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am immensely grateful for the opportunities that the PDP has afforded me during my tenure as a Councillor, Deputy Chairman Local Government, Chief of Staff to Executive Governor of Abia State, Deputy Speaker Abia 6th House of Assembly and Presidential Aspirant PDP 2023.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cServing within the party has been a privilege, and I have valued the relationships I have built with fellow members, as well as the chance to contribute to the party\u2019s objectives and ideals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201d I want to express my appreciation to you, the Ward Executive Committee, and all members of the PDP Abia State for the support and camaraderie extended to me throughout my association with the party.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile I may be stepping away from my formal role, I remain committed to the principles of democracy and the progress of our great state Abia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlease consider this letter as my formal resignation from all duties and responsibilities associated with my position as a member and stakeholder in the PDP Abia State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wish the PDP Abia State continued success in all its endeavors, and I extend my best wishes for the future. Thank you once again for the opportunities and experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The former Deputy Speaker had in an introductory post to the letter written:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGood morning friends and well wishers. In life, we all have the past. We all made choices that maybe, weren\u2019t the best ones. None of us is completely a saint,<br \/>\nbut we all get a fresh start some day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEccl 3:1-5 summary is on time for everything. To me, this is time to leave PDP family. I am potting out for good, new destination to be announced soon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy letter has started its journey to the ward chairman, LG chairman, State Chairman and Ag National chairman\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cite personal reasons, current commitments and aspirations for his decision to quit the PDP One of the 2023 presidential aspirants of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Dr Cosmos Ndukwe, has resigned his membership of the PDP. 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