The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Retired Col David Imuse has tendered his resignation ahead of the upcoming governorship primary election scheduled for the 21st of September.
The resignation was communicated through a memo dated the 16th of January, which was made available to journalists in Benin.
Addressed to the party’s deputy state Chairman, the memo cited Article 31 (2) (iii) of the All Progressives Congress Constitution 2022 as the basis for Imuse’s voluntary resignation.
The memo reads in part: “In pursuant to Article 31 (2) (iii) of the All Progressives Congress Constitution 2022 as amended, I have decided to voluntarily resign my position as the State Chairman of this great party in the state.
“This is born out of my desire to enable me to get myself in the state of readiness to contest the next gubernatorial election in the state, which is slated for the 21st of September 2024.”
Imuse expressed gratitude to the members of the party, particularly the State Working Committee and State Executive Committee, for the opportunity to serve as the State Chairman.
He acknowledged the support received during his tenure at the Apex Office of the party in Edo State.
