Nigeria, May 11 -- Mr. Olugbenga Edema, who secured the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) governorship ticket for the 2024 election in Ondo State, has officially resigned from the party.

Edema, in a letter submitted to the NNPP chairman in Mahin Ward 11, Ilaje Local Government Area, cited persistent internal conflicts as the reason for his departure.

"I wish to humbly inform you of my intention to resign my membership of the party forthwith. Since joining the party in June, 2024, the party has been characterised with internal wranglings and rancour that have stunted the growth of the party. This is not healthy for any serious-minded party that intends to win elections, which is the major objective of all political parties," he wrote.

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