A former deputy governor of Ekiti State, Professor Kolapo Olusola-Eleka, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
Olusola-Eleka disclosed this in a letter dated July 24 and addressed to his Okeruku Ward 2 chairman in Ikere-Ekiti, Ikere local government area of the state.
In a copy of the letter made available to our correspondent on Thursday, the ex-deputy governor hinged his decision on the party’s failure to provide a platform for credible opposition and leadership in the country.
The professor of building technology, who is the PDP governorship candidate in the 2018 election, served as the Deputy Governor between 2014 and 2018 under the former Governor Ayodele Fayose-led administration.
The letter reads, “I write to formally resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), effective today.
“My sincere appreciation goes to the party leadership at all levels, as well as to the numerous members and supporters who have stood by me over the years in Ekiti State and beyond.
My sincere appreciation goes to the party leadership at all levels, as well as to the numerous members and supporters who have stood by me over the years in Ekiti State and beyond.
The PDP has offered me notable platforms for service, including the opportunity to serve as Deputy Governor of Ekiti State between 2014 and 2018, and as the party’s gubernatorial candidate in the 2018 governorship election.
“I remain deeply grateful for the trust and responsibilities vested in me. However, after deep consultations and reflection, I have concluded that the party has significantly derailed from the path of constructive opposition and credible leadership that once defined its identity. Consequently, I find it difficult to continue associating with the PDP in its current state.
“I wish the party success in its future endeavours”, it added.
Although Olusoka-Eleka did not disclose his next political destination, multiple sources within his political family say he may join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
