A former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Arc. Abayomi Awoniyi, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), just as the upcoming November governorship election in the state draws near.
In a letter dated August 31st and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, Awoniyi conveyed his decision to sever ties with the party.
While the letter did not specify the exact reasons for his departure, there are speculations that he will align himself with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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A portion of Awoniyi’s resignation letter reads as follows:
“I hereby write to tender my letter of resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party after 25 unbroken years of loyal and dedicated membership and service.
“With this resignation, I cease to be a member of the PDP. Kindly convey my sincere gratitude to the party faithful in Mopamuro LGA, Kogi West Senatorial District, and indeed the entire state, through your fellow LGA Party chairmen, for their support and camaraderie over the years.
“I look forward to our continued friendship despite no longer being members of the same political party.”