By Ayodele Oni
After losing legal tussle to unseat Ondo state Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP) during last election, Gbenga Edema, has announced his resignation from the party.
Edema has earlier been disowned by the party for challenging the outcome of the Ondo governorship election in court.
His letter of resignation, addressed to
the Chairman, New Nigeria People’s Party Mahin Ward 11 Ilaje Local Government Area, was dated 9th May, 2025.
The letter reads “I wish to humbly inform you of my intention to resign my membership of the party forthwith.
“Since joining the party in June, 2024, the party has been characterised with internal wranglings and rancour that have stunted the growth of the party.
“This is not healthy for any serious-minded party that intends to win elections, which is the major objective of all political parties.
“Furthermore, the activities of the leadership of the party negates the ethos of political parties; which is to form Government at various levels.
“Since my over 35 years in active political party participation, I have never seen a political party with a leadership so treacherous to the extent of frustrating its candidate by withdrawing a legitimate case in court in favour of an opposing party against its candidate.
“It is apparent that the objective of the party is radically different from the above stated objectives of any serious-minded political party.
“From the foregoing, it is obvious that I am not on the same page with the leadership of the party as to what a party’s objectives and values should be.
“By this letter therefore, I hereby cease to be a member of the New Nigeria People’s Party with effect from today, 09th May, 2025. No doubt, lessons have been learnt.”
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