Chairman, Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Delta State, Ambassador Oke Idawene has resigned his membership from the party.
In a resignation letter to the Chairman, Isoko South Local Government Area through the Ward Chairman, Olomoro Ward Six (06), dated Friday, May 5, 2023, said: “I humbly inform you and my gallant supporters of the SDP family within and outside Delta State of my departure.”
Adding: “This is most undesirable but inevitable having served as State Chairman, Head of different National Committee across the nation, led the forum of State Chairmen SDP Nigeria till date. I have worked tirelessly as an integral part of the NWC as well, you will agree it is not an easy decision.”
In his words: “I quit not because I am a coward but a progressive. Water and kerosene can never mix, I cannot be with the same political party with Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi- light and darkness has nothing in common.”
According to the letter, he said that he was quitting “to sojourn for better platforms” to exhibit his “God given talents for the growth and development of Delta State, Nigeria and the world at large.”
He added: “I appreciate you all, from the Wards to Local Government Areas, State and National.”