Okowa’s Former Aide Dumps PDP Over Lack of Progress

Monoyo Edon, a candidate for the chairmanship of the Warri South Local Government Area (LGA) and a former adviser to Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, the former governor of Delta State, has formally resigned from the PDP.

In a letter of resignation addressed to Allen Mayuku, the chairman of the Obodo/Ubeji 1 ward, he stated that his departure was mostly due to the party’s “unusual” method of rewarding its members and its lack of openness to new ideas.

Edon, who served as the prior administration’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, stated that he joined PDP in the hope that it would provide a forum for Delta’s young people and motivated individuals.

Edon described the party as inhospitable to new progressive ideas, especially in Warri South, and emphasized that he cannot continue to be associated with a group that hinders his success.

“I am writing to formally inform the party of my decision to rescind my membership in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with party registration number 294/04/2022,” his resignation letter said.

As a devoted cardholder since 2021, I made a significant contribution to the election that resulted in His Excellency Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori being elected Governor of Delta State and the other four elective posts (completing 5/5 in Ward 1) in the general elections of 2023.

It is important to note that I also actively worked for former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity for a brief period of time.

I consciously joined the party in 2020 because I believed it would provide a forum for young, talented Deltans.

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“In the 2024 Delta LGA polls, the party gave me permission to run for the chairmanship ticket of Warri South LGA.

But as the battle progressed, I learned more about the party’s culture, which, to be honest, has an odd system of rewards and is intolerant of new progressive ideas, especially in Warri South.

“Remaining in a position that is hostile to my advancement, contribution, and ambition is not in line with my character.

“I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to my leaders, the former Ward Secretary Ewetan Okerentie and Dcn Victor Agbateyiniro, for bringing me into the party. I should also acknowledge the other leaders I collaborated with while in the PDP.”