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Peter Obi Resigns From PDP, Nigerians React

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May 26, 2022

Peter Obi Resigns From PDP, Nigerians React

Presidential aspirant under the People’s Democratic Party, Peter Obi has pulled out of the party few days to the primary elections.

Peter Obi who made known his resignation from the party in a letter addressed to the party’s National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, the presidential aspirant noted that he is resigning because of “recent developments” in the party.

The letter dated May 24, with the title “Resignation from PDP and withdrawal from the presidential contest” was seen on twitter on May 25 evening on his twitter handle.

“…Unfortunately, recent developments within our party makes it impossible for me to continue participating and making constructive contributions.

“Our national challenges are deep-rooted and require that we each make profound sacrifices towards rescuing our country.” the letter partly reads.

Although Peter Obi has not indicated his joining any party nor his pulling out of the presidency race many Nigerians has reacted to the development on social media.

A twitter user by the name Red Rollx@RedRollx tweeted

“@PeterObi

When you move, we move, Just like that… Where you move to, we move, Just like that… #IStandWithPeterObi”

Former Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri’s got a lot of reactions from Nigerians when he tweeted

“Did I not say it? If PDP had fielded

@PeterObi

, they would have LOST big time. His online followers l made him too toxic in every region except the Southeast. They know themselves. Insulting and threatening. As if only their votes could have made him President!”

another tweeter user @bigmummy111

tweeted “Let the mockers of Peter Obi supporters continue to mock us. We are the light and they are the darkness. We have no companionship. We shall struggle to get the Nigeria of our dream. If we eventually get it they will enjoy it with us. If they prevent us from getting it they”

Ifenna johnson @ifenna_johnson also said:

“My vote is for Peter Obi. Anywhere he goes I will follow him.”

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Although Peter Obi has not announced his plan to move to any party there are speculations that he might pair with former Governor of Kano state Rabiu Kwankwaso in the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) or join the Labour Party.

Peter Obi Resigns From PDP, Nigerians React