Benjamin Obaseki, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Oredo Local Government in Edo State, has resigned from the party, expressing deep regret over his decision.

In a letter dated June 12, 2024, addressed to the local government chairman of the PDP, Obaseki announced his resignation, citing the need for his political growth as a primary reason. He emphasized that the party’s leadership has become disconnected from its members and insensitive to his concerns.

“I am writing to formally inform you of my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party. It has been incredible and a pleasure to be part of the one-time big political family we built together that fostered a lot of victories,” Obaseki stated.

Obaseki, an ex-official of the Oredo Local Government chapter and a member of Ward 10, highlighted his disillusionment with the party’s direction under its current leadership. He expressed concerns over the internal conflicts within the PDP at the state level, suggesting they would ultimately harm the party’s prospects.

“I sincerely regret this decision to resign from the party that I joined in building from scratch, but I am convinced it is time for me to leave for my growth as the leadership of the party has lost touch with its members and hence become insensitive to my plight. I believe the Peoples Democratic Party is great but with the likes of the governor as leaders of the party, there is no hope for the future. It is a pity that the infighting that has engulfed the party at the state level will consume the party and I do not intend to be consumed alongside it,” Obaseki concluded.