Senator Emma Nwaka, a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, announced his resignation from the party on Thursday. In his resignation letter titled “Time for me to quit,” Nwaka explained that his decision was deeply personal and made after much reflection on his political journey.
Nwaka, who had intended to keep his decision private, felt compelled to make his departure public. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the Abia State Chapter of the PDP for five years, a period during which the party achieved significant success, including winning two consecutive governorship elections, controlling the State House of Assembly, and securing almost all seats in the National Assembly in two general elections.
Reflecting on his tenure, Nwaka noted, “I am really happy I served without a whiff of any scandal. Instead, the period under my watch brought the party uncommon stability, peace, and a winning streak.”
Nwaka also mentioned that he had distanced himself from the PDP for some time, declining invitations to party functions. He emphasized that his resignation was not motivated by any dissatisfaction with the party but rather a desire to pursue a new direction in his life. He added, “I don’t have to be on the platform of any political party to be of service to my people. But in the future, if it becomes necessary for me to align with any political party, I will also make it known. For now, I want to be alone.”
When asked about the potential impact of his departure on the party, Nwaka downplayed any negative effect, stating that the party no longer needed his presence. He also mentioned that he had not yet decided on his next political move.
In response to Nwaka’s resignation, the Abia PDP expressed gratitude for his contributions. Abraham Amah, the Head of the Abia PDP Media Team, acknowledged that Nwaka’s decision was a personal one and that issuing a formal resignation letter was not obligatory. Amah concluded, “We thank him for his enormous contributions to the party and wish him well in his future nonpartisan life.”