Olisa Metuh quits PDP, cautions Ayu

A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, has quitted the party.

Metuh, in his resignation letter to the PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, explained that being a PDP member or any political party won’t allow him to “work for the strategic interest and well-being of the Nigerian people”.

Metuh further stated: “During my three weeks trip for medical and personal reasons, I came to the realization that I can no longer play partisan politics in Nigeria.

“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.

“Being Non-Partisan gives me the status to work for the strategic interest and well-being of the Nigerian people without the hinderance of partisanship.

“In that regard, I write respectfully, to formally inform you of my resignation from the PDP and cessation of partisan politics.

“Any future participation in politics will only be limited to non-partisan involvements in areas of sustaining and deepening democracy and governance in Nigerian and at the global level.”

Metuh told Ayu: “insist on issue-based engagement in our political space as the country cannot afford the bitterness and divisions that may arise otherwise.”