A former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Chief Morris Vunobolki on Tuesday announced his resignation from the party in Yola, saying that the party has failed to uphold the principles of equity, fairness and internal democracy.

This is as he predicted that the party in the State will soon face catastrophic outcomes over the recent imposition.

He explained that the committee recently set up by the Governor to produce the framework for the ongoing party congresses in the State had as members the government-favoured aspirants for certain elective political offices.

“However, it has become apparent that in the last few days, despite assurances given by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, the state government and the party, indicate a complete departure from the agreed terms of the transparent process”, he noted.

He lamented that these favoured aspirants had clinically manipulated the framework to favour their chances in the build-up to party primaries, adding that the process lacks inclusiveness, transparency and fairness.

My resignation may not be unconnected with the recent actions within the State government and APC for reinforcing irregular membership registration; using people’s NIN without their consent, aimed at having a large voting population in Yola North.

According to Chief Morris Vunobolki, “as a long-standing participant in Nigeria’s political space, I recognise the signs of a system that is tilting toward impositions and through manipulated consensus rather than a transparent and credible democratic choice”.

“In the light of these developments, and after extensive consultations with stakeholders across the 21 local government areas, I hereby announce my resignation from APC effective Monday, 13th April 2926”.

“This decision is necessary to allow us to pursue a more credible and democratic platform where transparency, fairness and equal opportunities to all would be guaranteed “.

While calling on his supporters across the 21 LGAs to withdraw their membership from the APC, he explained that “history has shown that being in a ruling party does not guarantee electoral victory, especially where justice and fairness are jeopardised”.

Chief Vunobolki used the occasion and urged all aspirants who believe in the principles of a transparent process to make hay while the sun still shines, for the progress of the state and citizens.