FORMER National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Olisa Metuh has resigned from the party following his decision to quit partisan politics.
Metuh’s resignation was conveyed in a letter addressed to the PDP leadership on Tuesday.
He said his decision, which he took during his recent medical trip abroad was to enable him contribute to nation building “without the hindrance of partisanship”.
“The reason for this decision is that from my experience and the nature of politics and development in Nigeria, I believe that I will contribute more to democracy and good governance in Nigeria by being non-partisan,” he said.
“Being non-partisan gives me the status to work for the strategic interest and well-being of the Nigerian people without the hindrance of partisanship.
“In that regard, I write respectfully, to formally inform you of my resignation from the PDP and cessation from partisan politics.”
He said he would remain proud of being the…