Emeka Ihedioha, the former governor of Imo State, asserted that the departure of members from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State following his exit from the party is indicative of their trust in his leadership.
He explained his decision to leave the PDP stemmed from his supporters’ desire for him to spearhead change and reconstruction in Imo State.
Ihedioha expressed disillusionment with the PDP’s national and state-level prospects, criticizing the party’s leadership for being unresponsive to necessary reforms.
He highlighted the decline in public perception of the PDP’s ability to govern and cited the party’s poor performance in recent elections as evidence.
Ihedioha emphasized that his departure from the PDP was influenced by the wishes of his extensive support base and followers who believed the party had lost its direction.
He criticized the party’s leadership for being resistant to constructive feedback aimed at restoring the party’s credibility.
Furthermore, Ihedioha noted that his resignation prompted a significant number of influential figures within the party to follow suit, viewing it as a vote of confidence in his leadership and their collective aspiration for a platform conducive to progress and unity.
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Among those who left the party were former governors, deputy governors, former ministers, members of the House of Representatives, senatorial candidates, a member of the PDP Board of Trustees, and other politically active individuals.