Former Reps Deputy Minority Leader dumps PDP

Toby Okechukwu, a former Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and immediate past Chief of Staff to the Deputy Speaker, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In a resignation letter dated December 6, 2024, addressed to the PDP chairman of his ward—Owelli/Amoli/Ugbo/Ogugu Ward in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State—Okechukwu expressed gratitude to the party for providing him with the platform to serve his constituents.

Okechukwu, who represented the Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency of Enugu State during the 7th, 8th, and 9th National Assemblies, reflected on his years of service in the letter.

“I write to notify you of my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party and to express my profound gratitude to the Party for the platform given to me to represent the people of Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency in the 7th, 8th, and 9th National Assembly,” part of the letter read.

He also highlighted some of his accomplishments, including his roles as Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, Chairman of the Committee on Works, and Deputy Minority Leader.

Okechukwu noted his involvement in key infrastructure projects, such as the Second Niger Bridge, Abuja-Kano Road, and Lagos-Ibadan Road.

“In the same vein, we re-tooled and passed the COREN Bill, which was signed by Mr. President for better engineering practices in Nigeria,” he added.

Okechukwu expressed hope for continued service to his community and the nation.

His resignation comes shortly after his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Executive Director of Projects for the South East Development Commission, a position that has further elevated his profile in national development efforts.