In a significant development
within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Murtala Ajaka, the Deputy
National
Publicity Secretary of the party, has decided to step down from his position.
Ajaka, who had aspirations of becoming the APC candidate for the governorship
race in Kogi state, was unsuccessful in securing the party’s ticket. He faced
defeat at the hands of Ahmed Ododo, the former local government Auditor-General
in the state.
With the upcoming governorship
poll scheduled for November 11 in Kogi, Ajaka did not want to leave anything to
chance. He took the proactive step of writing a letter to Abdullahi Adamu, the
National Chairman of the APC. In the letter, dated May 17, Ajaka not only resigned
from his role as the Deputy National Publicity Secretary but also relinquished
his membership in the National Working Committee.
The contents of the letter
expressed Ajaka’s decision to resign and were conveyed in a respectful and
appreciative manner. He commended the leadership of the party, particularly
highlighting the National Chairman’s exceptional skills, intelligence,
political acumen, and the collective efforts of the current National Working
Committee. Ajaka acknowledged the significant achievements and victories the
party had secured in the past general elections, including the successful
presidential election.
While Ajaka did not explicitly
mention the next political party he plans to align himself with, he did not
rule out the possibility of joining another party. However, reports suggest
that he is actively working towards joining the Social Democratic Party (SDP)
and is seeking to be adopted as their candidate for the upcoming governorship
election.
The decision made by Murtala
Ajaka to step down from his position in the APC marks a notable change in the
political landscape of Kogi state. As he explores the possibility of joining
the SDP, the political atmosphere in the state is likely to witness further
developments and shifting alliances in the run-up to the governorship election.
