A former Chairman of Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Chief Peter Ameh, has resigned from Labour Party, citing overriding national interest.
Ameh announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the Labour Party Chairman in Ogugu Ward 1, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi, a copy of which was made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday.
While describing the decision as difficult, he, however, said that it was taken after a careful reflection.
“This choice is made in the overriding interest of our nation’s progress and the continued stability of our democracy.
“I wish to express my profound gratitude to you and all members of the Labour Party in Olamaboro and Nigeria at large for the support, trust and cooperation I received during my time in the party.
“My association with the Labour Party was rooted in my belief in its socio-democratic ideals.
“It was further strengthened by the enduring friendship and solidarity of my late brother, the former National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam,” he said.
Ameh had served as National Chairman of Progressive Peoples Alliance, while he was also the party’s presidential candidate in 2019.
The former Labour Party chieftain, who said that his faith in the country’s prospect of a multi-party democratic system remained unflinching, pledged to continue to ensure its sustainability and survival.
“My decision is not borne out of anger or personal interest, but from my conviction that political institutions must be built on trust, respect for agreements, institutional integrity, and that our words, both in private and public, must reflect our actions and decisions.
“As I step into a new phase, I thank the leadership and members of the party for the opportunity to pursue our shared aspiration of building a better and more prosperous Nigeria.
“I sincerely appreciate all party members, supporters and associates who have shown goodwill and commitment over the years.
“I also wish the National Working Committee and members of Labour Party nationwide success in their future endeavours and in their continued efforts toward national development,” he said.