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By Young E. Freeborn, Warri
Hon. Chief (Dr.) Joseph Udusan Orekereke has officially resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a letter titled, ‘Letter of Resignation,’ addressed to the Delta State chapter of the ADC, but made available to our correspondent, Chief Orekereke said, “I wish to inform you that, after due consultations, for personal reasons best known to me, I hereby withdraw my membership of the African Democratic Congress and resign the office of chairman of Ughelli South LGA chapter of the African Democratic Congress.”
In media chat with our correspondent, Chief Orekereke, who is also an entertainment guru said, “I was a card carrying member of the African Democratic Congress. I was the chairman of the party in Ughelli South LGA of Delta State. I was elected a candidate of the party during the primaries to contest for the Ughelli South constituency of the Delta State House of Assembly in the 2019 general elections.
“Without doubt, all of us knew what happened during and after the elections. How the rights of some of the electorates and the political parties were sabotaged by both federal and state powers. Though the elections have come and gone, but the echoes are still very fresh with us.
“I want to really appreciate the efforts of the party especially the national chairman and state executive members and working committee. I appreciate them for the good work they did during the election period.
“Though it’s not my wish to resign my membership of the party at this time, but I have to do it for personal reasons best known to me. I never did this to insult anybody in the party. In the same way too, I want to appreciate all my political fans and followers. Those that are really committed to this my political dream. Their support is very awesome indeed. I want to assure them that, they shouldn’t be tired of the struggle. Let’s still continue with it, one day we shall rejoice for a dream come true. Once again, I want to thank the members of the party in Delta State and my local government area,” the Olomu chief said.
When asked if he was still interested in participating in the politics of Delta State and Nigeria, Chief Orekereke said, “Yes, I’m still very much interested to participate in the politics of this state and as well the country. I’m a citizen of Nigeria and I need to participate in the political process of my country to make it a better country for us all.
“Nigeria doesn’t belong to one person or a particular section of the people. We must try to remove tribalism and ethnic-ism from the politics of this country, especially at this time of our history.
“It’s the same thing in Delta State here. The government should grant us equal rights. Let there be fairness and equity in our electoral system. When these things are well balanced by the government, then people’s hope would be boosted to join the political train. In fact, all things being equal and if conditions are favourable, I can confidently assure you that, I’m ever ready to participate in our politics. I’m not yet tired.”
