Ex-Ebonyi Reps Member,Ogbaga Resigns From PDP

The former national assembly member representing Abakaliki/Izzi federal constituency, Hon Sylvester Ogbaga has resigned from the People's Democratic Party, PDP.

Ogbaga, who served as the longest term member of the House of Representatives representing the constituency made the disclosure in a statement issued by the Special Assistant,Mr Monday Oketa. The letter reads in part,"I am writing to officially inform you of my resignation from the People's Democratic Party (PDP). It is with every sense of responsibility that I had remained a member of the People's Democratic Party since 1998 and contributed my quota to the development of the party, with huge sacrifice and support. "However, after a careful evaluation and consideration of the current political state of the party in line with the perspective I have envisioned for my political future, I have come to the conclusion that my aspirations/pretension no longer align with the party's present patterns and ideologies, and I therefore tender my resignation from the membership of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), effective from today. "I also want to emphasize that this is a personal decision, and I thank you for your unique leadership style and support. "Lastly, while wishing my former party well in her future endeavours, please accept, Mr Chairman, the assurances of my esteemed regards."Ogbaga said