Ondo APC chieftain resigns, says party now distributor of hardship
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Gbogi Emmanuel, has resigned from the party, over its failure to uphold the democratic principles of fairness, equity and impartiality.
Thefrontrank reports that Emmanuel was the pioneer Caretaker Chairman of the Akoko South-South Local Council Development Area(LCDA) but was later removed by the state government.
Besides, Emmanuel had on September 6 declined an appointment as Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, citing concerns over the role of “being potential ward canvas” for the November 16 governorship election.
Emmanuel in his resignation letter dated September 23, 2024, addressed to the Chairman of Ward 6, Akoko South West Local Government, described the party as harbinger of hardships.
He condemned the APC for fostering poverty and misery among the populace, a situation that is starkly visible amid the ongoing economic hardship.
Emmanuel specifically pointed to the questionable nature of the party primary that chose its flag bearer for the forthcoming gubernatorial election as a significant disappointment.
The letter stated, “I am formally notifying you and the leadership of the APC in Ondo State and across Nigeria of my immediate resignation from the party.
“This decision has been made after careful consideration and extensive consultations with my family, friends, political associates, and particularly my supporters throughout Akoko land and beyond.
“My choice reflects the party’s failure to uphold the core tenets of democracy, including fairness, equity, impartiality, rewards for loyalty, and delivering the benefits of democracy to the people.
“In addition to the troubling ‘rob Peter to pay Paul’ mentality that has become the norm within Ondo State APC, evidenced by the reversal of my earlier appointment as the pioneer Caretaker Chairman of the Akoko South-South LCDA, we have all witnessed the substandard primary election that produced the APC’s candidate for the upcoming November gubernatorial race.
“Furthermore, the APC is now perceived as a weapon of poverty and misery for the masses, a reality underscored by the economic hardships afflicting the state.
“I firmly believe that politics is not merely about winning elections; it is about providing support and delivering the dividends of democracy to the people we serve.”
Emmanuel’s resignation underscores the deep internal bickering within the Ondo State chapter of APC.