20th May, 2023
By Richard Elesho
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Muritala Yakubu Ajaka has resigned from the party
He sent his resignation letter to the party on 17th April, three days after the Kogi State governorship primary in which he was a front line contestant, alongside with others.
His resignation may not be unconnected with the outcome of the Primary won by Alhaji Usman Ododo said to be a blood relation of outgoing Governor Yahaya Bello.
Ajaka thanked the National Working Committee, NWC of APC for a healthy working relationship he had with party.
Part of the letter reads: “This gesture is a consequential act of the resignation of my membership of which I have already communicated in writing to the Chairman of APC, Ajaka Ward 1 in Igalamela/Odolu LGA of Kogi State.
“Kindly permit me to extol exemplary brinkmanship, astuteness, sagacity, and political dexterity with which your excellency being supported by the current National Working Committee have successfully bonded the hitherto fragile fabrics of the party; firmly enough to record the most eminent victories in the last general election.
“Having proudly won the presidential election therefore, I have the utmost faith that the party under able charge will help the incoming administration to upgrade the standard of governance for the greater good of Nigerians.
The former APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary enjoy large followership across the state.
Although he was silent on his next political moves in the letter, he has rumoured to be romancing the Social Democratic Party.
Sources said he may in fact, fly the SDP flag party in the 11 November, election.