Edo PDP spokesman resigns, declares support for Okpebholo
The Publicity Secretary of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, has resigned his membership of the party.
Osa-Ogbegie, in a statement on Thursday titled “That Edo May Win,” said the opposition space in the country has, regrettably, struggled to organise itself with the clarity, cohesion, and forward momentum required to offer a structured political alternative that strengthens democracy.
He added, “More concerning is the reality that, with only a few weeks to the close of party nominations, there has been no visible expression of interest by credible aspirants on the platform of the PDP, nor indeed on the platforms of other opposition parties.
“This development compels sober reflection from all of us who believe in the necessity of purposeful political engagement.
“After careful reflection and wide consultations with friends, associates, political leaders and members of my immediate family and community, I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to step down my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party.”
He stressed, “Politics, in its highest form, must remain a vehicle for service to the people.
“When circumstances arise that require a reassessment of one’s political platform in order to continue contributing meaningfully to the development of society, leadership demands the courage to make that decision.”
Osa-Ogbegie expressed gratitude for his years within the PDP, saying they were marked by valuable experiences, engagements, and relationships, and appreciating the leaders and members of the party who worked tirelessly in pursuit of democratic ideals.
He noted his observation of the emerging administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo, adding, “In the overriding interest of our beloved Edo State, I have come to the realization that the most constructive role I can play at this moment is to step aside from the position of opposition spokesman and lend my support to efforts aimed at ensuring that the new government succeeds in delivering the progress our people deserve.
“Senator Okpebholo is not a stranger to me. He is personally a friend and a brother. If he succeeds, Edo succeeds. And when Edo succeeds, we all succeed. Political platforms may change, but the ultimate duty of leadership must always remain constant: to act in ways that advance the common good of our people.”
He continued, “At this moment in our history, I choose the path that I believe gives Edo the best chance to move forward. Not for personal gain, but so that our dear state may rise above division, transcend political bitterness, and claim the brighter future that its people deserve.”
Osa-Ogbegie concluded, “The triumph that truly matters is not the victory of one party over another, but the victory of Edo State itself. Generations yet unborn will not ask which party we served. They will ask whether, when the moment demanded courage, we chose the path that allowed Edo to rise.
“For in the end, politics is fleeting, but the destiny of a people endures. If by this decision Edo moves one step closer to stability, progress and dignity, then the choice would have been worth making. God bless Edo State.”
