PDP chairman steps down following Tinubu’s appointment

Desmond Akawor, the PDP’s chairman in Rivers State, has tendered his resignation.

After being appointed as the state’s federal commissioner to the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Akawor tendered his resignation.

He sent a letter of resignation to Umar Damagum, the temporary PDP National Chairman.

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Akawor thanked President Bola Tinubu for the appointment and the PDP for giving him the chance to lead.

“After consulting with my leaders and family, I have accepted this opportunity to serve our country, which I consider a national service,” the letter said in part.

As a result, I have resigned from my role as the Chairman of the Rivers State Party of our wonderful party, the PDP, and I have turned over all responsibility to the Deputy Party Chairman, Hon. Aaron Chukwuemeka, who has already taken action in this regard.

“I am appreciative that I had the chance to lead the PDP at the state level from 2020 to 2023, and I am especially appreciative of your and the national body’s support throughout my time.

“My family and I are incredibly appreciative to Mr. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his thoughtfulness and for deeming me deserving of this position.”