In a letter dated May 24 and addressed to the National Chairman of the PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, Obi also announced his resignation from the PDP.
He explained that he took the decision to leave the party because of his firm commitment to rescuing Nigeria, even if the route differs.
Obi, who said it was a great honour to contribute to nation-building efforts through PDP, lamented that recent developments within the PDP have made it practically impossible for him to continue participating and making such constructive contributions.
He said he has since conveyed his withdrawal from the primary and resignation from the party to the Chairman of Agulu Ward 2, his ward in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Below is full text of the letter:
27 Niger Drive, GRA Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
24 May 2022
The National Chairman,
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
WADATA Plaza Abuja, FCT
NATIONAL CHAIRMAN’S OFFICE Peoples Democratic Party,
Dear National Chairman,
Resignation From Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Withdrawal from the Presidential Contest.
I am writing to intimate you of my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which was conveyed to the Chairman of Agulu Ward 2, Anaocha LGA, Anambra, effective Friday 20 May, 2022. Consequently, am by this letter informing you of my withdrawal for the PDP Presidential Primaries.
It has been a great honour to contribute to nation-building efforts through our party. Unfortunately, recent developments within our party make it practically impossible to continue participating and making such constructive contributions.
Our national challenges are deep-seated and require that we each make profound sacrifices towards rescuing our country. My commitment to rescuing Nigeria remains firm, even if the route differs.
I wish to thank you personally for your graciousness and leadership. I wish you well and best of luck in the service of country.
Sincerely,
Peter Obi, CON.