Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ebonyi State, Barrister Silas Onu, has resigned from the party and joined the African Democratic Congress.
Onu, who was the PDP senatorial candidate for Ebonyi South in the February 2024 bye-election, confirmed his decision in a resignation letter addressed to his Obiozara Ward chairman.
A copy of the letter, seen by our correspondent on Thursday, showed that Onu asked his supporters to follow him to the ADC, which has been adopted by opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Onu blamed his exit from the PDP on the interference of some governors in the party’s affairs.
“It’s with a heart, yet for a more patriotic reason, I am resigning my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party with immediate effect,” he wrote.
Onu recalled his efforts in growing the PDP in Ebonyi, serving as State Publicity Secretary and later as State Chairman. He also mentioned his candidacy for the senatorial bye-election.
He stated, “Therefore, this decision didn’t come easily. However, due to some irreconcilable differences, especially the role being played by a few seating governors of the party, I am compelled to pursue my political aspirations from a different, but a stable platform.”
Onu appreciated his supporters for their loyalty and urged them to join him in ADC.
“I thank you for your unflinching support throughout my membership of the PDP and pray that we can all journey into the African Democratic Congress to continue forging a strong political movement for the overall good of our people,” he added.
