Former Senator Chukwuka Utazi, who previously represented the Enugu-North Senatorial District in Enugu State, has officially resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Having served as the district’s senator from 2015 to 2023, Senator Utazi tendered his resignation letter to Chief Robert Ezeagu, the Chairman of the PDP in Nkpologu Ward, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the state.
Utazi blamed the fading of the PDP’s founding principles as the reason for his departure.
The letter reads: “It is with reservation that I resign my membership of the People’s Democratic Party which I had the privilege of being a foundation member at its inception in 1998.
“The reason being that those ideals that attracted me to the party have since receded into oblivion leaving me with no option but to leave and find another party that will afford me ample opportunity to operate maximally and contribute to national development.
“I am therefore wishing you all well as you continue to work hard to eke out a living in the best way possible under the present circumstances. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation so far.”
It is not yet clear whether the Senator is joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) or Labour Party.