PDP laments Obasanjo’s exit, says ex-President rejected pleas

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party has expressed sadness over former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s decision, Monday, to dump the party.

Mr. Obasanjo announced his resignation from the party at a dramatic meeting where he ordered his party membership card be shredded.

PDP officials had earlier condemned the act, with the secretary of the party’s Board of Trustees, Walid Jibrin, saying Mr. Obasanjo acted irresponsibly.

The chairman of the board, Tony Anenih, said the former leader will not be missed by the party.

In its official statement, signed by spokesperson, Olisa Metuh, the PDP said it was “saddened” by Mr. Obasanjo’s departure, and lamented the party’s inability to pacify the former president after several pleas.