From Okwe Obi, Abuja
Few days after a former governor of Kaduna State Nasir El’Rufai, dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), an entertainer, Obinna Simon popularly known as MC Tagwaye, has followed suit.
Simon, in a statement yesterday, said his decision stemmed from a deep-seated conviction that the APC had deviated from its original ideals and no longer committed to the welfare and progress of the Nigerian people.
According to him, the APC’s lack of reward system for loyal members, its gerontocratic leadership structure, and its policies that perpetuate hardship on low-income earners have collectively sounded the death knell on my membership.
He said: “After months of intense consultation and introspection, I, Obinna Simon, AKA MC Tagwaye, have made the bold decision to resign my membership from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and join the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
“I have formally submitted my resignation to my ward chairman of the APC, marking the end of my association with the party.
“I urge all Nigerians who share my vision to join me on this journey.
“I was a member of the presidential campaign team in the last general election.
“This decisive move is born out of my deep-seated conviction that the APC has deviated from its original ideals and is no longer committed to the welfare and progress of the Nigerian people.
“The party’s glaring lack of reward system for loyal members, its gerontocratic leadership structure, and its policies that perpetuate hardship on low-income earners have collectively sounded the death knell on my membership.
“Furthermore, the APC’s internal democracy has been egregiously compromised, with a few power brokers dictating the party’s direction and disregarding the voices and aspirations of the majority.”
He further noted that the SDP “has emerged as a beacon of hope, with its unwavering commitment to the youth, internal democracy, transparency, and accountability. The party’s vision for a new Nigeria, where the welfare and progress of all citizens are paramount, resonates deeply with me.”