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Pioneer National Auditor of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief George Moghalu, has formally resigned his membership of the party, hinging his decision on personal reason.

The resignation of the former Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) ended speculations about his move to quit the party since last year.

Moghalu’s resignation was contained in letter he addressed to the party’s chairman in Uruagu Ward 1, Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, titled: “Resignation of Membership of the APC” and copied to both the local government area and the state chairmen of the party.

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The letter, dated August 26, a copy of which our correspondent sighted in Abuja yesterday, reads: “I bring you good wishes of my dear family and to formally notify you of my decision to resign my membership of the APC with effect from today, August 26, 2024.

“It is my utmost desire and expectations that all of us will continue to maintain a cordial relationship that we have built together over the years.

“I wish you and all the members of the party the very best.

“Please, accept, as always, the assurance of my best regards.”

Former member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief George Moghalu, has debunked social media rumours claiming he has defected to the opposition Labour Party (LP).

The reports circulated online last week alleged that the immediate past Managing Director of the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) had left the APC for the Labour Party.

In an interview with journalists in Abuja, the Anambra-born politician dismissed the rumours, stating that he does not switch parties frequently.

He explained that his focus remains on his law degree from a private university in Abuja and his pursuit of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Abuja.

He stated: “You must understand that at my level in politics in this country, I have never jumped from one party to the other. However, if I must leave the APC for LP, it has to be consequent upon my signing a statement from a recognized representative or my media office. And not until that happens, I will say that I am still with the APC.

“The social media report on my joining LP actually generated so much concern that people across the globe called to confirm the authenticity of that report. My answer has been that as of today, I have not left the APC. If I am going to leave the APC, there is a process, especially for somebody at my level.

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“The process has to do with resigning membership of where I am now, not by proxy; but by formally writing to notify my Ward about my intention to leave the party and I will make the resignation public. I may not give any reason because I am at liberty to do so as it is my fundamental right.

“If I decide to continue with politics or join another political party after due consultations, I will announce where I am going. I may even decide to play politics without joining any political party. I can be an independent player, and even though there is no independent candidacy, I can be an independent influencer or driver of the process. That does not make me a non-political actor. It is not only until you belong to a political party that you are a politician. And let me repeat, if I decide to leave the APC I will announce it publicly.”