The former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka on Friday tendered his resignation from People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
He had earlier left the party in 2017 to run for governor of Anambra State under United Progressive Party (UPP), before returning again to work for Atiku Abubakar’s presidential bid.
Though Chidoka said his resignation from PDP was to help him remain apolitical to focus on his advocacy for good governance, but sources say he is on his way to joining APGA.
Chidoka in a letter of resignation to his Ward Chairman, PDP Obosi Ward,
Anambra State he personally signed said that he stepping out of partisan politics to enable him concentrate on the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership—a nonpartisan research institute and think tank dedicated to providing data-driven, objective policy recommendations.
According to the the Centre’s mission demands his full attention and requires him to take a neutral stance, free from partisan affiliations.
“As I step away from active partisan politics, I remain committed to good governance, national unity, and evidence-based and honest public service. I look forward to a future where I can once again contribute directly to the political landscape, aligned with the values I hold dear” he stated.
He said that his decision to formally resign as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was challenging but he has to make it.
He commended the party for honouring him to serve as the Federal Road Safety Corps Marshal and later as a senior cabinet minister.
According to these opportunities enabled me to contribute meaningfully to
national development and public service, experiences for which he remain deeply grateful.
”I leave the PDP with immense respect and gratitude and wish the party every success as it continues to reposition itself as a force for positive change in Nigeria” he added.
Meanwhile, a source told THE RAZOR that: “Chidoka has not hidden his intention to be governor of Anambra State. He plans to run with Governor Chukwuma Soludo in 2025.
“It’s already an agreement between them, and that will further pave way for him to run for governor in 2029 when Soludo would finish his term. He will also be greatly favored for the election as it would be the turn of Anambra Central Senatorial Zone where he hails from to provide the governor.”
