Ogbonnia tendered his resignation letter to the APC chairman of his ward, Owelli/Amoli/Ugbo/Ogugu Ward, in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Tuesday.
The former APC chieftain accused President Bola Tinubu of running a failed government which he said brought about foreign military intervention in Nigeria.
The letter was copied to all tiers of the party. Ogbonnia also enclosed his APC party membership card in the letter.
According to the politician, his decision followed extensive consultation with his family, political allies, and a deep reflection on the current political realities in Nigeria and within the party.
He equally recalled that he became a founding member of the APC with high hopes for positive change, progress, and the overall development of Nigeria, which recent events and the party’s trajectory.
Ogbonnia said recent events have made it untenable and unbearable for him to continue his membership.
“Specifically, the leadership of the party under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has failed to address critical issues like insecurity, poverty, and unemployment, which directly impacts the future of our people and the teeming youths.
“Lack of internal party democracy: The pervasive undemocratic practices, imposition of leaders, marginalization of loyal members, vendetta politics, acute nepotism have combined to abuse electoral rights and stifle internal participation and growth.
“One-party state: The party has aggressively pursued a one-party state by deploying underhand practices to stifle the opposition.
“Lack of youth inclusion: The significant absence of youth in key federal appointments, signaling a disregard for the future generation,” he wrote.
