By Ogochukwu Isioma
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BOT), representing South-South, Charles Idahosa, has resigned his membership of the party in Edo State and his position as BOT member.
Idahosa, a former Commissioner for Information in Edo State, tendered his resignation, Monday in a personally signed letter addressed to the Ward Chairman, PDP Ward 1, Ehor, Uhunmwode Local Government Area.
He said the decision to resign was after considerable contemplation and reflection on his personal and political journey, noting that it was now time to pursue new paths and opportunities beyond the party’s confines.
The letter reads in part, “Throughout my tenure within the Peoples Democratic Party, I have been privileged to contribute to its vision and mission. However, after careful consideration, I believe it is time for me to pursue new paths and opportunities beyond the party’s confines.
“I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the PDP community for their unwavering support and camaraderie during my time of service. I remain committed to upholding the values and principles that have guided my political engagement thus far. I look forward to new avenues of growth and contribution, and I extend my best wishes to the Peoples Democratic Party as it continues its important work.”
Idahosa served as Special Adviser on Political Matters to Adams Oshiomhole as Edo State Governor. They later parted ways in the build-up to Obaseki’s second term election in 2020, over alleged plan by Oshiomhole to deny the governor the APC ticket using his position as National Chairman of the party.
Idahosa later moved with Governor Obaseki from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Years later, Idahosa became very critical of the Governor Obaseki led administration, the same government he helped to enthrone in 2020.
Ahead of the September 21, 2024 Edo State governorship election, Idahosa declared that the next governor must be a “homeboy” who is at home with the people, and not an “imported financial magician”, apparently taking a jibe at Obaseki’s preferred successor, Asue Ighodalo.
Idahosa is among the several PDP chieftains who have since either resigned or dumped the party for the opposition APC ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election.
