Nigeria, April 23 -- Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, CON, the former deputy speaker, House of Representatives, on Tuesday, announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, a party he says he has been associated with since its inception in 1998.

According to reports, Ihedioha, who stated he is one of the party's founding members, cited the party's inability to carry out internal reforms and provide credible opposition as the reasons behind his decision.

In a statement on Tuesday titled "Resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party," Ihedioha reflected on his long-standing commitment to the party's development and transformation.

He stated, "Since 1998, I have contributed my quota to the development and transformation of the People's D...