Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has pulled out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential race citing “recent developments” within the party.
Obi, who was the running mare of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2019 presidential race, also resigned from opposition party few days to its primary election.
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The former governor made his position known theough a letter addressed to the PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, titled ‘Resignation From Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Withdrawal from the Presidential Contest’.
“I am writing to intimate you of my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, which was conveyed to the Chairman of Agulu Ward 2. Anaocha LGA Anambra, effective Friday 20 May, 2022. Consequently, I am by this letter informing you of my withdrawal for the PDP Presidential Primaries.
“It has been a great honour to contribute to nation-building efforts through our party. Unfortunately, recent developments within our party make it practically impossible to continue participating and making such constructive contributions.
“Our national challenges are deep-seated and require that we each make profound sacrifices towards rescuing our country. My commitment to rescuing Nigeria remains firm, even if the route differs,” Obi said.
