In a shocking political development, Hillary Ozili, alongside several key members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 14, Otolokpo, Ika North-East LGA, Delta State, has officially resigned from the party.
The mass resignation, detailed in a letter addressed to the PDP ward chairman, cites prolonged sidelining in party affairs and governance as the primary reasons for their decision.
The letter, dated March 29, 2025, and signed by at least 14 party members, including Arinze Ikechukwu, Caroline Nwaokoro, Okafor Angela, Chukwuedo Martins, Chris Ologbo, and Obianke Ifeanyi, signals growing discontent within the party ranks.
The aggrieved members expressed their frustration over being marginalized despite years of service and dedication to the party’s activities in the ward and local government.
“We have served the party in various capacities, but we have suffered various forms of sidelining in the party activities in the ward and local government,” the resignation letter reads.
The development is a major blow to the PDP in Delta State, a stronghold of the party.
Hillary Ozili, a prominent figure in the ward, has been known for his unwavering loyalty to the PDP, making his resignation a significant loss for the party’s grassroots mobilization efforts.
Political analysts suggest that this mass defection could indicate deeper internal rifts within the PDP in Delta State, especially as the 2027 general elections approach.
The resigning members have not yet disclosed their next political moves, but speculations are rife that they may align with an opposition party or form a new political bloc.
This latest exodus raises questions about the party’s internal democracy, leadership approach, and the treatment of loyal party members.
The PDP leadership in Delta State has yet to officially respond to this political earthquake, but sources within the party suggest frantic efforts to contain the fallout.
As the state’s political landscape shifts, all eyes are on the next steps of these former PDP members and the potential impact of their departure on upcoming elections.
Will this be the beginning of a larger rebellion against the PDP in Delta State? Only time will tell.
