The former Deputy Governor of Kogi, Abayomi Awoniyi has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Awoniyi made this known in a letter, entitled, “Letter of resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party”, made available to newsmen in Lokoja,the state capital.
Truth Live News reports that Awoniyi served as deputy under the former governor Idris Wada led administration.
The letter dated August 31 was addressed to the PDP Chairman of Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi.
Part of the letter reads: “I hereby write to tender my letter of resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party after 25 unbroken years of loyal and dedicated membership and service.”
“With this resignation letter, I cease to be a member of the PDP.
“Kindly convey my sincere gratitude to the party faithful in Mopamuro LGA, Kogi West Senatorial District, and indeed the entire state, through your fellow LGAs party chairmen, for their support and camaraderie, over the years.
“I look forward to our continued friendship, despite the fact that I am no longer a member of your party,” he stated.
Although Awoniyi did not state the reasons for his exit from PDP, it is said that he was dissatisfied with the conduct of the party’s governorship primary election.