Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections in Ebonyi State, High Chief Chukwuma Odii, has resigned his membership of the party.
Odii announced his resignation in a letter dated January 1, 2026, addressed to the PDP Chairman of Amanator Ward, Isuachara, Onicha Local Government Area of the state.
In the letter, the former governorship candidate said his decision followed wide consultations with his family and close associates.
He expressed appreciation to the party’s leadership and members for providing him with the platform to contest the 2023 governorship election.
The letter read in part: “I write to officially inform you that, following wide consultation with my family and close associates, I have taken a considered decision to resign my membership of the PDP with immediate effect.
“I sincerely appreciate the leadership and members of the party for the opportunity and platform provided for me, which I utilised to contest as the governorship candidate in the 2023 general election.
“I remain grateful for the support, cooperation and goodwill extended to me throughout my engagement with the party.
“Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation. I thank you once again for the cooperation and understanding during my time in the party.”
