Ex-PDP Lawmaker Dumps Party After Meeting With Governor Otti In Abia

By Damilare Adeleye
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Hon. Jerry Uzosike

A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the immediate past member of Abia State House of Assembly representing Umuahia South State constituency, Hon. Jerry Uzosike, has resigned his membership from the party.

This came few hours after meeting Governor Alex Otti of the state, who was elected under the platform of Labour Party.

Uzosike in a letter dated 11 March 2024 said the reason for taking this decision is due to his personal conscience and desire of his followers.

He thanked the party for giving him the opportunity to work for his people

In his words, “I wish to do this letter to inform you of my decision to resign my membership of the people democratic party PDP.

“My reason for taking this decision is due to my conscience, the desire of my followers (Ndi Ogechi Cares) and personal decision.

“However, I want to thank you for the opportunity that I had while in your party to serve my people. It was truly an experience.

Thank you very much and best regards. “
Uzosike, in a post on his verified Facebook page after his visit to the Governor wrote, “After meeting with my beloved Governor of Abia State, seeing first hand what Dr Alex has done within his very short time in office and where he is taking our beloved State to, one can only thank God Almighty for given to Abia state such a visionary governor in a time like this.”