Agbonayinma resigns from APC over alleged non-inclusion, imposition of decisions

By Ozioruva Aliu

BENIN CITY – THE Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday suffered a setback as a former member of the House of Representatives and a member of All Progressives Congress (APC), Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma has resigned his membership of the party claiming the part has been hijacked by people he said are monopolising the activities of the party.

Agbonayinma who did not disclose the next party he would be joining said he would contest for House of Representatives for the Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency.

He said it was painful that other people, such as Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a senatorial aspirant for Edo South Senatorial District who are not from his local government area and senatorial districts dictate what happens his local government area and his Ikpoba-Okha Ward 6.

The former member of the Code of Conduct Bureau said he could not continue to remain in a party where politicians who worked against the APC during the last elections, were now dictating what happened within the party.

“As a foundation member from the days of AC, ACN, ACD now APC. We worked diligently to build an all-inclusive democratic institution. It is therefore deeply distressing to witness the party in our dear constituency gradually becoming the property of one or a few individuals who are unnecessarily and undemocratically interfering in political providence of the party in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government.

“After a careful evaluation of recent developments within the party (APC), and having observed a series of anti democratic tendencies and activities, I regret to inform you of my decision to resign my membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect

In his letter of resignation addressed to the Ikpoba-Okha Ward 7 Chairman of the APC, the ex lawmaker said: “At this critical point in my politica journey, and in alignment with my personal convictions, principles, and evolving vision for purposeful service come to the solemn conclusion that it is necessary to take this difficult but inevitable step.

“While I may be stepping away from the party, my respect for the institution and for the many sincere and hand individuals within it remains unwavering. I remain committed, as always, to the service of the people, the strengthening of democracy, and the pursuit of a better future for Edo State and Nigeria.

“With a heart weighed down by deep reflection, sincere gratitude, and an unshakable sense of duty to my conse my people, and the future I envision for our constituency Egor/Ikpoba-Okha.
“However, every season in life and leadership demands honest reassessment. At this critical point in my politica journey, and in alignment with my personal convictions, principles, and evolving vision for purposeful service come to the solemn conclusion that it is necessary to take this difficult but inevitable step.

“While I may be stepping away from the party, my respect for the institution and for the many sincere and hand individuals within it remains unwavering. I remain committed, as always, to the service of the people, the strengthening of democracy, and the pursuit of a better future for Edo State and Nigeria.”mm