Hon. Toby Okechukwu, the former Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
In a resignation letter dated December 6, 2024, addressed to the Chairman of the Owelli/Amoli/Ugbo/Ogugu Ward in Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State, Okechukwu thanked the PDP for the platform it provided him to serve as a representative of the Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency in the 7th, 8th, and 9th National Assembly.
The letter reads: “I hereby notify you of my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party and extend my sincere appreciation to the Party for affording me the opportunity to serve the people of Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency in three terms.”
Okechukwu reflected on his significant contributions during his time in the legislature, including his leadership roles as Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, Chairman of the Committee on Works, and Deputy Minority Leader.
He also highlighted his involvement in key infrastructure projects like the Second Niger Bridge, the Abuja-Kano Road, and the Lagos-Ibadan Road.
Additionally, he mentioned his role in advocating for the COREN Bill, which was signed into law to improve engineering standards in Nigeria.
“I remain hopeful that our collective efforts will continue to advance the welfare of our people,” Okechukwu concluded in the letter.
