As Nigerians count weeks to the presidential election, a former Commissioner for Agriculture in Ondo State, Pastor Olusegun Aiyerin, who is a strong mobiliser of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state, has resigned his membership from the party.
In a letter addressed to the Chairman of APC in llutitun Ward 1 on Monday, the two-term council boss in Okitipupa Local Government, said the reward mechanism of the ruling APC is “tainted with a lot of indifference to hard work and performance while encouraging reward for indolence”.
He added that it will be comical to delude himself and his followers to remain in the APC amid untold hardship meted out to innocent Nigerians on daily basis.
A copy of the resignation letter obtained by Starnews Nigeria reads below:
“The Chairman,
All Progressive Congress, llutitun Ward 1,
Okitipupa Local Government.
Dear Sir,
“LETTER OF RESIGNATION
“I, Pastor Olusegun Aiyerin hereby resign my membership of All Progressive Congress (APC) with immediate effect after due consultation with members of my family, my ardent followers and supporters.
“It is to be recalled that upon overtures from Governor Akeredolu, a few Governors and one Honourable Minister, I resigned as the serving Commissioner for Agriculture, Ondo State to join APC in 2016.
“Having taken stock of my active participation in and contribution to elections culminating in victories that birthed the present administration, subsequent elections as well as my personal sacrifices, I have come to a finite and final conclusion that the reward mechanism of the party is tainted with a lot of indifference to hard work and performance while encouraging reward for indolence.
“Furthermore, our vision which was to join hands to usher in a party of inclusivity based on fair play, equity and justice has now become a mirage, while the intention to join a party with a propensity for bringing comfort and succour to people has now become illusive vis-a-vis the untold hardship meted out to innocent Nigerians on daily basis.
“It will therefore be comical to continue to delude myself and my faithful followers that all is well.
“Thanking the party through you for the opportunity to make our humble strides in the area of contributing towards the development of the party while it lasted.
“Wishing you the best of luck; and do accept my warmest regards,” he said.
Starnews Nigeria learnt that Pastor Olusegun Aiyerin will be leaving the ruling APC with over 2,000 followers before the presidential election. He is yet to announce his new party but finding by our correspondent shows that he is presently in talks with the leadership of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
See the screenshot of his resignation letter below:
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