Anambra APC Governor Aspirant Quits Party Ahead Of Primary Election
A frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Anambra State, Dr Paul Chukwuma, has resigned from the party barely 24 hours to its governorship primary scheduled for Saturday.
Chukwuma was among the seven aspirants who bought the APC’s N40 million nomination form and were screened by the party ahead of the primaries.
Other aspirants include Chukuma Umeoji, Obiora Okonkwo, Nicholas Ukachukwu, Johnbosco Onunkwo, Valentine Ozigbo, and Edozie Madu.
In his resignation letter dated April 3 and addressed to the APC Ward Chairman in Umueri Ward 2, Anambra East Local Government Area, Chukwuma said he was stepping down to build a broader political movement in the state.
The letter with the title, ‘Resignation of party membership’ read, “I write to formally notify you of my resignation as a card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress.
“My decision finds expression in my quest to connect Anambra State to national politics by building a broader and all-encompassing political movement within Anambra State and support of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“While thanking you for your leadership over these years, be rest assured of my continued support to our shared progressive ideas as | will devote more time to pursuing the realisation of a safe and prosperous Anambra of our dream.
