Eze Madumere, the former Deputy Governor of Imo State, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending a long-standing political partnership with the ruling party.
In a formal resignation letter dated March 17 and addressed to the APC chairman of Ezinihitte Ward in Mbiere Mbaitoli, Madumere stated:“I write to formally notify you of my decision to resign my membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) effective immediately.”
Reflecting on his time within the organization, he explained that the choice followed a period of “deep personal reflection” on his political journey.
He described the exit as a difficult but essential step, noting:“The decision, though difficult, has become necessary after a deep personal reflection on my political journey with the party. I sincerely feel it is time for me to explore new paths.”
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Despite his departure, Madumere expressed a desire to stay on good terms with his former colleagues.
He wrote:“It is my utmost desire and expectation that we all continue to maintain the cordial relationship that we have built over the years, in our collective desire to build a better Nigeria. Thank you for your understanding. Please accept my best wishes always.”
Madumere served as Deputy Governor under Rochas Okorocha from 2015 to 2019, but his tenure was marked by a severe political fallout in 2018.
During that time, he faced accusations of neglecting his duties, which he famously countered by likening the betrayal to that of “the Lord Jesus Christ, who was also betrayed by those he loved and called his friends.”
He further asserted at the time that “no man born of a woman could stop [his] ambition.”
Although the State House of Assembly successfully moved to impeach him in July 2018, the Imo State High Court later nullified the action.
The court ruled that the investigative panel had acted outside the mandatory seven-day constitutional timeframe, effectively restoring his status.
While he has now left the APC to “explore new paths,” Madumere has not yet announced which political party he will join next.
