Former Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji
Former Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after years of active membership and leadership.
In a resignation letter addressed to the PDP Ward 1 Chairman in Umuahia North Local Government Area, Orji announced his withdrawal from the party with immediate effect.
According to the letter, the decision followed “wide consultations with family and associates.”
“I write to formally tender my resignation from membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) effective immediately,” the letter read.
Orji, fondly known as Ochendo, expressed gratitude to the party for the platform and opportunities it provided him over the years.
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“I appreciate the opportunities and experiences gained during my time as a member of the party. Please accept this letter as a formal notice of my withdrawal from the party,” he added.
His resignation marks a significant development in Abia politics, given his long-standing influence and role in the PDP since the return of democracy in 1999.
The former governor has yet to give any reasons for his decision to resign from the PDP, which comes during the national convention of the PDP whose focus is on the election of new officials of the party and to resolve the party’s internal crisis ahead of the 2027 general elections
