Former Governor Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa State has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of abandoning the ideals on which it was founded.
Mr Sylva, in his resignation on Monday and addressed to the APC chairperson in Ward 4, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, also accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of operating like “an organ of the APC”.
His resignation comes as he remains wanted by the EFCC in connection with an alleged $14.85 million fraud case. He has also been named as a suspect in the alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu.
Mr Sylva said his decision to leave the APC followed consultations with his family, associates, colleagues and supporters.
“As a founding member of the APC, and one who joined other well-meaning Nigerians in building the Party with sweat and money, it is deeply saddening to witness how the ideals we espoused have been so thoroughly and unrecognisably thwarted,” he said.
