May 27, 2022

The Senate minority leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe has resigned as Senate Minority Leader, dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Senator Abribe disclosed this in separate letters to the Ward Chairman of the PDP in Ward 5, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State and the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, dated May 24 and 26 respectively.

According to him, “This development is consequent upon the shameful display of illegality, impunity, and undemocratic decision of the party and after due consultations with my constituents”.

He said he would make his new political direction known in due course.

In a separate letter, he also notified Senate President Ahmed Lawan of his resignation from the PDP.

“This also means my resignation as Minority Leader of the Senate,” he said.

“I wish to thank you and my dear colleagues in the leadership of the Senate for the warm camaraderie we enjoyed while I was Minority Leader.