The New Nigeria Individuals’s Party (NNPP) governorship candidate for the November 16 election in Ondo State, Olugbenga Edema, has resigned from the celebration, citing poor management and betrayal.
Edema’s resignation adopted the dismissal of a go well with he filed to problem the result of the All Progressives Congress (APC) major that produced Governor Fortunate Aiyedatiwa because the celebration’s candidate.
The go well with was struck out by each the Federal Excessive Courtroom and the Courtroom of Appeal in Akure after the NNPP—co-plaintiff within the go well with—unexpectedly withdrew from the case.
The courts dominated that the withdrawal rendered the go well with impotent and ordered Edema to pay a wonderful of ₦1 million to every of the defendants.
Edema had requested the court docket to compel the Impartial Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) to withdraw the nomination and publication of Governor Aiyedatiwa and his deputy as APC candidates, citing constitutional grounds.
In a resignation letter made obtainable to Sunday Telegraph, Edema, a veteran politician with over 35 years of expertise, stated he had by no means seen a extra disorganised and treacherous celebration.
He wrote: “Since becoming a member of the celebration in June 2024, NNPP has been characterised by inside wranglings and rancour which have stunted its progress. That is unhealthy for any celebration critical about successful elections.”
He added: “The management of the NNPP pissed off my court docket case by withdrawing from it in favour of the APC. This can be a betrayal. Clearly, the celebration’s goal is just not aligned with the values of any critical political organisation.”
Addressing the letter to the NNPP Chairman in Mahin Ward 11, Ilaje Native Authorities Space, Edema declared his exit from the celebration efficient Might 9, 2025, concluding: “Little doubt, classes have been learnt.”
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