Nigeria, July 1 -- John Akpanudoedehe, the 2023 governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Akwa Ibom State, has resigned his party membership.

Mr Akpanudoedehe, a former senator and national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), announced his resignation from the NNPP in a letter dated 30 June to the chairperson of the party in his ward in Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom.

The former senator posted the letter on his Facebook page.

He did not give any reason for leaving the party other than saying it was "time to move on."

"After careful reflection, I have decided to review my membership with the NNPP. My time in the NNPP has been eventful and has offered valuable lessons. I believe it is time to ...