Ex-Gov Okowa’s Aide Monoyo Edon Dumps PDP Over ‘Uncanny’ Reward System
A former aide to ex-Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and chairmanship aspirant for Warri South Local Government Area, Monoyo Edon, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Edon, who previously served as a Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, cited the party’s “uncanny” method of rewarding members and its resistance to new ideas as reasons for his departure.
In a letter addressed to the Obodo/Ubeji 1 Ward Chairman, Mr. Allen Mayuku, Edon officially announced his resignation, stating: “I write to officially notify the party of my decision to rescind my membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with party registration number 294/04/2022.
“I have been a loyal card-carrying member since 2021 and contributed actively to the election which delivered His Excellency, Sheriff F.O Oborevwori as Governor of Delta State and the other four elective positions (completing 5/5 in Ward 1) in the 2023 general elections.
“It is worthy of mention that I also actively served (briefly) as Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.”
Reflecting on his decision to join the party, Edon said: “In 2020, I willfully joined the party because I thought it is a platform for young and promising Deltans.
“The party allowed room for me to take a shot at the race to the chairmanship ticket of Warri South LGA in the 2024 Delta LGA polls.”
However, he expressed disappointment over the party’s internal workings, particularly in Warri South.
“However, during and after the contest, I became more familiar with the culture of the party which quite frankly has an uncanny reward system and is unaccommodating to new progressive ideas, particularly in Warri South.
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“It is not in my character to remain in a place averse to my progress, contribution, and aspiration.”
Edon extended his appreciation to leaders who supported him, saying: “Let me seize this opportunity to especially thank my leaders—Deacon Victor Agbateyiniro and Mr. Ewetan Okerentie (Former Ward Secretary) for bringing me into the party, and also not forgetting other leaders whom I worked with during my time in the PDP.”
His resignation comes amid ongoing political tensions in Delta State, raising speculations about his next political move.
