Less than two months to the governorship election in Ondo state, the deputy governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Mrs Susan Gbemisola Alabi has resigned from the party and the contest.
Reports had it that her action was sequel to irreconcilable differences with the party's governorship candidate, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye.
Alabi's resignation letter, dated October 2nd, 2004, was addressed to the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam.
She said that the notice of her resignation has also, been given to the governorship candidate, Otunba Akingboye.
The letter, dated October 2, said that "I am writing to formally resign from my membership in the Social Democratic Party (SDP) effective immediately.
"This decision was not made lightly as I have valued my time with the party.
"However, after careful consideration, I believe it is in my best interest to pursue new opportunities and directions.
"Please also note that I have given notice of my resignation as the SDP DEPUTY GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE in the 2024 Governorship election to Otunba BAMIDELE Akingboye (OBA) the SDP GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE.
"I want to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity and for your support during my time in SDP.
"Thank you for your support and camaraderie during my time with SDP. I wish the party continuous success in its future endeavours.
Contacted for comment, the Director General of the Otunba Bamidele Akingboye campaign Organisation, Femi lkoyi, said the party candidate was not aware of the resignation of the deputy governorship candidate.
Ikoyi promised to get back after confirmation from the party's governorship candidate on the development.
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