The Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) longest serving national officer and its former National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, has resigned his membership of the party, noting that he would be involved henceforth in non-partisan politics.

Chief Metuh who had suffered sever health challenges during a long legal battle with the EFCC, made public his quitting from active politics in a letter addressed to the National Chairman of the PDP, Dr Iyochia Ayu, dated October 25, 2022. 

He also informed that, he had already submitted his resignation letter to the PDP Ward Chairman in his home of Otolo, Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State.

The former PDP spokesman said he decided to resign from party politics because he believes he will contribute more to democracy and good governance in Nigeria by being non-partisan.

Metuh was the longest-serving elected member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP, and won election to serve in several national positions at six consecutive National Conventions of the Party.

According to the letter, titled “Resignation From The PDP”, Metuh said, “During my three weeks trip for medical and personal reasons, I came to the realization that I can no longer play partisan politics in Nigeria. The 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. Being Non-Partisan gives me the status to work for the strategic interest and well-being of the Nigerian people without the hindrances of partisanship".

“In that regard, I write respectfully, to formally inform you of my resignation from the PDP and cessation of partisan politics", the letter stated.