The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been hit by yet another major blow as its former National Secretary, Rt. Hon. S.K.E. Udeh-Okoye, has tendered his resignation, accusing the opposition party of losing its moral compass and straying from its founding ideals.
In a letter dated October 13, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Agbogugu, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Udeh-Okoye said his decision followed “deep reflection and careful consideration,” adding that the PDP of today no longer represents the values of justice, unity, and equity upon which it was built.
“After much contemplation, I have come to the solemn conclusion that I can no longer, in good conscience, remain within a system that has strayed so far from its original purpose,” he stated.
The former lawmaker, who once served as National Youth Leader of the party and a Member of the Enugu State House of Assembly, described the PDP as a once vibrant political movement that “symbolized hope for democratic governance” but has since “lost its ideological direction.”
“The PDP that once stood as a beacon of hope for democratic governance has regrettably lost its moral compass and ideological direction,” he added.
While expressing appreciation for the platform and opportunities the party provided him, Udeh-Okoye disclosed that he was moving on to pursue “a progressive journey focused on restoring the values of democracy, accountability, and service to the people” ideals he claimed the PDP had abandoned.
His resignation comes amid heightened internal crisis rocking the opposition party, with factions battling for control of its leadership structure.
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The turbulence worsened following the controversial reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, despite an earlier recognition by the PDP leadership of Udeh-Okoye as the substantive occupant of the position, in line with a Court of Appeal ruling delivered in January.
However, Anyanwu maintained that he remains the authentic National Secretary, insisting he had filed for a stay of execution and appealed the ruling to the Supreme Court.
He also accused the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, of “playing politics” with the matter, arguing that the party had not officially received the judgment because the court was on recess at the time.
In a dramatic twist, the Supreme Court later overturned the Appeal Court decision in March 2025, declaring that leadership tussles within political parties are internal affairs beyond judicial interference.
The ruling, however, did little to settle the rancour, as both Anyanwu and Udeh-Okoye continued to lay claim to the position.
Amid the chaos, PDP governors met in April and recommended that the Deputy National Secretary take over temporarily until a new substantive secretary is chosen from the South East Zone.
Despite the lingering controversy, Senator Anyanwu reportedly resumed duties at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja earlier this month.
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Reacting to the situation, Ologunagba dismissed speculations of a major crisis, saying Anyanwu’s current role was “largely administrative” and limited to “routine tasks like diesel supply and parking space coordination.”
With Udeh-Okoye’s exit, observers say the PDP may be facing one of its toughest internal reckonings since its formation, as more members continue to question the party’s direction ahead of the 2027 general elections.
