Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Imo State chairman Charles Ezekwem has resigned. In a letter addressed to the party’s national chairman, Ezekwem said his decision to quit is based on the “prevailing circumstances” in the state chapter of the party. “I thank the teaming population of PDP Imo State who thoughtfully elected me as their State Chairman, i sincerely regret all the inconveniences the party faced. I thank the party for the support they gave me and the opportunity to serve in that capacity,” the letter added. A week after the Supreme Court judgment, nine lawmakers of the state house of assembly defected to the APC.

Source: The Guardian January 27, 2020 10:07 UTC