Austin Akobundu, the senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent internal crises within the party.
In a letter titled “Notice of Formal Resignation” addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Oloko, the lawmaker stated that his resignation takes immediate effect.
Akobundu also expressed appreciation for the opportunities he had while serving the party and the country, describing his time in the PDP as a period of mutually beneficial service.
However, he pointed to the persistent and unresolved challenges within the party as the key reason for his departure.
“At this time of our nation’s political evolution, the sad and seemingly intractable crises that have engulfed the Party for so long, and after wide consultations with my associates and supporters, it has become pertinent that I take the very painful but necessary decision to resign my membership of the party,” he wrote.
Senator Akobundu concluded by wishing the PDP well in its future endeavors, emphasizing that his decision was guided by both principle and careful reflection.