Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Barrister Silas Onu, has announced his resignation from the party and declared his alignment with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which has recently emerged as a coalition platform for opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Onu, who contested as the PDP candidate in the February 2024 senatorial rerun election for Ebonyi South Zone, made his resignation public in a letter addressed to the Chairman of his Obiozara Ward. In the letter, he cited irreconcilable differences within the PDP, particularly the influence of certain state governors on the party’s internal affairs, as his reason for leaving.
“It is with a heavy heart, yet for patriotic reasons, that I resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect,” the letter read.
Recalling his contributions to the party, Onu highlighted his roles as a former State Publicity Secretary and State Chairman, noting that his decision to exit the PDP was carefully considered and not taken lightly.
“Due to some irreconcilable differences, especially the role being played by a few sitting governors of the party, I am compelled to pursue my political aspirations from a different, but stable platform,” he stated.
Onu encouraged his political supporters to join him in the ADC, expressing optimism about building a stronger, more united political front under the new coalition.
“I thank you for your unflinching support throughout my membership of the PDP and pray that we can all journey into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to continue forging a strong political movement for the overall good of our people,” he said.
Onu’s defection comes amid rising political realignments as opposition leaders gear up for the 2027 general elections, with the ADC increasingly positioned as a unifying platform for dissenting voices.
