Less than seven weeks before the Ondo gubernatorial election, Gbogi Emmanuel, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, announced his resignation from the party.
Emmanuel cited dissatisfaction with the party’s direction under Bola Tinubu, accusing it of becoming a “weapon of poverty” that no longer aligns with the interests of the people.
He explained that the party has made life miserable for the people, stressing that it was evident in the economic hardship in the country.
“More so, APC is now considered as a weapon of poverty and misery for the masses evident in the economic hardship that plagues the land.
“I hold the firm belief that politics is not only about winning elections, it is about bringing succour and dividends of democracy to the people we represent,”he said.
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In the copy of the letter addressed to the APC Chairman of Ward 6, Akoko South West Local Government, the party chieftain said the ruling party also failed to uphold the true tenets of democracy and disregarded loyalty among members.
“My decision stems from failure of the party to continue to uphold the true tenets and principles of democracy which include fairness, equity, impartiality, rewards for loyalty and bringing dividends of democracy to the masses.”
He noted that the party now has a new practice of “rob Peter to pay Paul” and described the primary that produced Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the incumbent governor and governorship candidate of the APC, as “shabby and shoddy.” #Ondo
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