{"id":75104,"date":"2022-10-27T13:08:47","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T12:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/olisa-metuh-resigns-from-pdp-gives-iyorchia-ayu-reasons"},"modified":"2022-10-27T14:18:03","modified_gmt":"2022-10-27T13:18:03","slug":"olisa-metuh-resigns-from-pdp-gives-iyorchia-ayu-reasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/olisa-metuh-resigns-from-pdp-gives-iyorchia-ayu-reasons","title":{"rendered":"Olisa Metuh resigns from PDP, gives Iyorchia Ayu reasons"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Olisa Metuh, a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has resigned from the party.<\/p>\n

Metuh explained that he would contribute more to Nigeria\u2019s governance by being non-partisan.<\/p>\n

In a letter to the PDP\u2019s National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, Metuh lamented the brand of politics in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

He pointed out that he can no longer participate in partisan politics.<\/p>\n

According to Metuh: \u201cDuring my three weeks trip for medical and personal reasons, I came to the realisation that I can no longer play partisan politics in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe reason for this decision is that from my experience and the nature of politics and development in Nigeria, I believe that I will contribute more to democracy and good governance in Nigeria by being non-partisan.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn that regard, I write respectfully to formally inform you of my resignation from the PDP and cessation of partisan politics.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn line with the constitution of the PDP, I have forwarded a copy of my resignation to my ward chairman.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2016, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arraigned him for an alleged N400 million fraud.<\/p>\n

EFCC accused Metuh of receiving the huge sum from the Office of the former National Security Adviser, NSA.<\/p>\n

Metuh, however, denied collecting the money, stressing that his former office collected the money and used it to prosecute the election.<\/p>\n

Despite his denial, the former PDP spokesman was sentenced to prison in 2021 after he was found guilty of seven counts of money laundering.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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