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The Edo State Vice Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Francis Inegbenike has tender his resignation from the party on Sunday.
This development is coming, just as the governorship election is earmarked for September 21, 2024.
In his resignation letter dated June 8, 2024, and addressed to the leadership of the APC in the Opoji, Esan Central Local Government Area.
According to the letter, Inegbenike described party conflict as his major reason for dumping the APC.
He said, “some recent developments in the party in my local government area and state conflict with my core principles and values.”
“There comes a time in the life of every man when some hard decisions must be taken not only in one’s interest but in the general interest of his People. This is one of such moments.
“This is my 25 years as an active, financial and dedicated grassroots politician in Edo State. Also, as one of the founding fathers of the APC in Edo State, I believe that I have contributed my quota to the growth of the party in my Ward, Local Government Area, Senatorial district, State and our country, Nigeria," he added.
“After due consultations with my family, friends and political associates, I wish to formally inform you of my decision to resign my membership of the APC and my role as the state vice chairman. It is a hard decision but it is the best in the interest of the good people of my senatorial district. I believe in the future of Nigeria, I believe in the Renewed Hope agenda.”
