Former Abia Deputy Governor Ude Oko Chukwu Resigns from PDP - A Major Blow to the Party in Abia |READ DETAILS

In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through Abia State's political landscape, former Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending a decades-long relationship with the party.

His resignation, contained in a terse but formal letter addressed to the PDP leadership, cited "personal reasons" for his exit. However, political observers believe this move is far more than personal - it is a major depletion of PDP's political capital in Abia North and Abia State in general.

"I write to formally inform you of my resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), effective immediately (7th August 2025) ... While it was a difficult decision to make, it is the best course of action for me at this time,ÔÇØ the letter read.

Ude Oko Chukwu, a seasoned Chartered Accountant and politician, former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, and immediate past Deputy Governor, is widely respected for his grassroots mobilization and strategic influence in Abia North and beyond. His departure from the PDP is already triggering political calculations ahead of the 2027 elections.

Sources close to the former deputy governor say wherever he pitches his tent next will automatically gain a major boost, thanks to his massive followership, vast political structure, and years of experience.

Described by many as a stabilizer within the PDP during his tenure, Ude Oko Chukwu's resignation leaves a vacuum that will be hard to fill. His decision comes amid growing internal wranglings within the PDP in Abia State, with many loyalists quietly weighing their options.

While he has yet to announce his next political destination, speculations are rife that several parties have already initiated moves to woo him into their folds - a sign of his enduring political relevance.

This development marks a significant realignment in the state's political architecture and may impact the PDP's strength, particularly in Abia North, a zone Ude Oko Chukwu has long dominated.

Political watchers are now on high alert as the next steps of the influential former deputy governor could potentially reshape the political terrain in Abia ahead of the next electoral cycle.

His resignation letter was received by PDP Ward Chairman of Ndi Elu Ward in Nkporo Ama Nwoke Ibe.