Ms. Omosede Igbinedion, daughter of Benin High Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), according to reports from Pathwaynews.
In a letter dated August 11 and addressed to Mr. Lucky Edosomwan, Chairman of the PDP in Okada West Ward 1, Ovia North East Local Government Area, Igbinedion announced her resignation, citing a lack of equity, fairness, and justice within the party, particularly in Edo State.
Igbinedion expressed her disappointment that despite raising concerns with the state and national leadership, the party continued to marginalize its indigenous members.
“I am resigning from the PDP based on the principles of equity, fairness, and justice, which no longer prevail within our party in the state. The marginalization of the aboriginal PDP members, who have worked tirelessly to sustain this party, is disheartening,” she stated.
She also lamented the absence of indigenous PDP members on the Edo governorship ballot, either as candidates or running mates, which led her to question the party’s true intentions.
“My overriding interest and commitment to the people of Ovia, whom I hold dear and who have always supported me, supersedes my personal interest and any other consideration. Therefore, I have decided to tender my resignation from the PDP, effective August 11, 2024,” Igbinedion concluded.
Pathwaynews recalls that Igbinedion served as a member of the House of Representatives for Ovia Federal Constituency from 2015 to 2019 under the PDP banner.
