Ex Deputy Governor Ude Oko Chukwu Quits PDP

Former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), bringing to an end his decades-long association with the party.

In a resignation letter dated August 5, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of Ndi Elu Ward, Nkporo, Ohafia Local Government Area, Chukwu cited personal reasons for his decision, describing it as a difficult but necessary step at this point in his political journey.

“I am most grateful for the opportunities the party availed me to serve at various levels and appreciate the experience and knowledge gained during my membership,” he wrote.

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Chukwu served as Abia’s Deputy Governor from 2015 to 2023 and was a prominent figure in the PDP’s political structure in the state before his exit.