Two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the senate
have resigned their membership of the party.
The senators are Mathew Urhoghide, representing Edo south,
and Ayo Akinyelure representing Ondo central.
Ovie Omo-Agege, deputy senate president, read letters of
their resignation during plenary on Wednesday.
Urhoghide cited the crisis in the PDP as reason for dumping
the party.
“My decision arose
from the negative political energy emanating at the moment from the
irreconcilable differences and squabbles within the PDP at the national level
and especially in my dear state, Edo,” Urhoghide’s letter reads.
The Edo lawmaker said the “squabbles have spiked to levels”
that have made it “impossible” for him who is a “confirmed democrat” to
function and grow as envisioned in his political journey.
The lawmaker, however, thanked the PDP for giving him the
opportunity to serve as senator for two terms.
“The experience
afforded me the opportunity to meet and work with all you wonderful
colleagues,” he said.
“The opportunity helped too to build and form important and
lasting friendships here at the senate.
“Above all else, it imbued in me knowledge and experience
what could not have been gotten anywhere else.”
In his letter, Akinyelure said his decision is significant
because the 9th assembly is coming to an end.
He added that the resignation will enable him “settle down
and look forward to other areas of human and professional endeavours” where he
could be of value to the country.
The lawmakers have yet to announce the political parties
they intend to join.
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