Four SSAs Resign, Dump PDP Ahead of Edo Guber Poll

In a shocking political development, four aides to Governor Godwin Obaseki have resigned their positions and defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) less than two weeks before the Edo State governorship election.

The aides, who were Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) to the Governor, submitted their resignation letters on September 4 and 6, 2024, citing non-payment of salaries and marginalization of aboriginal PDP members as reasons for their defection.

“We are resigning from the party based on the principle of equity, fairness, and justice that we hold dearly, which no longer prevails within our party at the ward levels, coupled with the marginalization of the aboriginal PDP members,” they said.

Dr. Pamela Archer, who resigned as Special Adviser to Owan East Local Government Council, also cited lack of inclusiveness in decision-making and governance as reasons for her resignation.

“I am writing to formally resign from my position as Special Adviser at Owan East Local Government Council, effective September 4, 2024. It has been a privilege to serve in this capacity. However, I must express my concerns about the decision-making processes within the council,” she said.

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