Prominent PDP Chieftain Resigns From Party on Edo
…..declines appointment as the Director, Media, Publicity and Strategy for bye-election
By Simeon OSAJIE
A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Amb. ESV. Tony Okonigene, has officially resigned from the party.
This was contained in a letter he personally signed and made available to newsmen.
Amb. Okonigene called on the people of Edo Central to use the forthcoming senatorial bye-election to show strong support for the Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, so he can be encouraged to bring the much needed dividends of democracy to the people.
He also declined his recent appointment as the Director, Media, Publicity and Strategy of Edo Central Campaign Council for the August 16, 2025, bye-election.
He thanked the party for giving him the opportunities to serve in various capacities during his time with the party
The letter read:
July 29, 2025
The Chairman,
Peoples Democratic Party,
Ward 6, Esan Central LGA,
Edo State.
RESIGNATION OF MY MEMBERSHIP OF THE PDP
I write to formerly inform you of my decision to resign as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party. This decision was taken after due consultations with my God, family members, and close associates.
I remain grateful to the party for the several opportunities given to me to serve in various capacities leading to my election as a member of the State Executive Committee.
I also wish to decline my recent appointment as the Director, Media, Publicity and Strategy of the Edo Central Campaign Council for the August 16, 2025, bye-election. It will be difficult for me to market a product I know cannot be bought.
Moreover, I strongly believe that we as Esan people, should use the upcoming Senatorial Bye-Election to show strong support for our son, His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, so that he can be encouraged to bring the much-needed dividends of democracy to our people.
I wish the PDP well as I take time out of partisan politics to concentrate on my profession.
Kindly bring this to the notice of all concerned.
Thank you.
ESV Tony Okonigeno MNIVS, RSV, FIMC
