Ex-PDP National Secretary Resigns, Says Party ‘Has Lost Its Way’
The former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Udeh Okoye, has resigned from the party, declaring that it has “lost its moral compass and ideological direction.”
Okeye in a resignation letter dated October 13, 2025, addressed to the Ward Chairman of the PDP, Agbogugu Ward, Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State, said his decision followed “deep reflection and careful consideration.”
“After deep reflection and careful consideration, I wish to formally tender my resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party.
“This decision did not come lightly,” he wrote”
The former lawmaker, who once served as National Youth Leader and later as National Secretary of the PDP, expressed gratitude to the party “for the invaluable opportunity to contest and serve as a Member of Enugu State House of Assembly, the National Youth Leader of the party, and most recently, as the National Secretary.”
“For these privileges of service and trust, I remain profoundly grateful to the party, its leaders, and members at all levels,” he noted.
Okoye in the letter, lamented that the PDP had strayed from its founding principles of unity, justice, and equity.
“Over time, I have watched with increasing concern as the ideals and vision of the founding fathers of the PDP, built on the principles of unity, justice, and equity, have been eroded,” he said.
According to him, “The PDP that once stood as a beacon of hope for democratic governance has regrettably lost its moral compass and ideological direction.”
He said his conscience would no longer allow him to remain within a system that “has strayed so far from its original purpose.”
“After much contemplation, I have come to the solemn conclusion that I can no longer, in good conscience, remain within a system that has strayed so far from its original purpose.
“Therefore, I am compelled to part ways with the PDP as I embark on a progressive journey dedicated to restoring the values of democracy, accountability, and service to the people, which the party has sadly abandoned,” he declared.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
