Dr. Abdulmumin Ajia, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, has resigned from the party.
In his resignation letter to the state APC Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, Dr. Ajia criticized the party for its alleged “gross incompetence” and “loss of legitimacy” under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Ajia, who was the governorship candidate for the Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party (ANRP) in Kwara during the 2019 elections, expressed disappointment over the party’s failure to fulfill its promises.
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“Instead the party was visiting misery and death on Nigerians”, he added.
He urged others who share his views to join him in departing from the ruling party and striving for “real change” in Nigeria.
Ajia confirmed the development to Daily Trust noting that his recent criticism of APC leadership had ignited debate within political circles.
Ajia also mentioned that there is increasing discontent among some party members in the state.
Regarding the nationwide protests against the country’s economic hardship, Ajia expressed support for the demonstrations and criticized the government for its insensitivity.
“I understand it does not just start today, however, there has to be a point where people would draw the line to say enough is enough.
“It’s really shameful that people in government are living large, they don’t look like people who miss one meal in a day but they keep asking commoners to continue to persevere, how come that the perseverance, sacrifice is not being shared equally.
“So I am here to show solidarity to people that believe this country can do better and has to be better for all.”
In his reaction, the state chairman of APC, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, said the party could not be distracted.
According to him, “This is a free world, he came from one party to join us and he is dissatisfied again and going. We wish him all the best”, but our party is not distracted and we have prioritised the people and shown capacity.”
