By CHARLES IWUOHA

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 governorship election of Ebonyi State, Chief Chukwuma Ifeanyi Odii, Thursday, January 1, 2026, resigned his membership of the Party in the State

In a letter dated 1 January, 2026 and addressed to the PDP Chairman, Amanator Ward, Isuachara, Onicha Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Odii explained that he took the decision to leave the Party after wide consultation with his family, and close associates.

He appreciated the leadership and members of the Party for the opportunity and platform provided for him to contest the 2023 general election.

According to the letter: "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 wish to sincerely appreciate the leadership and members of the Party for the opportunity and platform provided for me, which I utilized in contesting as a Governorship candidate during 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 my resignation. I thank you once again for the cooperation and understanding during my time in the Party.”

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