Coalition: Ex- PDP chairman, Onu dumps party, joins ADC in Ebonyi 

By Uchenna Okeh Abakaliki 

The former state chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP,  in Ebonyi, Silas Onu, has membership from the party. 

Onu, who was the Senatorial candidate of PDP in the last rerun senatorial election for Ebonyi South Zone, has joined the African Democratic Congress,ADC, a head of the forthcoming 2027 general election in the country.

The Nations News reports that numerous prominent Nigerians from opposition parties, formed the coalition, ADC, to enable them restle power with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the country.

Onu’s resignation letter which was addressed to his Obiozara Ward chairman, a copy of which was obtained by The Nations News, the former PDP Publicity Secretary called on his supporters to extend their followership to the ADC for a better political future.  

He observed that the meddlesomeness of a few governors in the affairs of the party necessitated his exit. 

The letter reads in par: “It’s with a heart, yet for a more patriotic reason, I am resigning my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect. 

“As a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, I served my best in ensuring the party is well entrenched in our Ward and had the privilege of also serving as State Publicity Secretary before taking the highest party leadership office as the State Chairman in Ebonyi State.

“Additionally, I was graciously elected as the candidate of the party for the Ebonyi South Senatorial Bye-election in February, 2024. Therefore, this decision didn’t come easily. 

“However, due to some irreconcilable differences, especially the role being played by a few seating governors of the party, I am compelled to pursue my political aspirations from a different, but a stable platform. 

“i thank you for your unflinching support throughout my membership of the PDP and pray that we can all journey into the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to continue forging a strong political movement for the overall good of our people.” He stated.