Theodore Orji, former Abia State Governor and two-term Senator, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In a letter addressed to the PDP chairman of Umuahia Ward 1, Orji announced his decision to leave the party, effective immediately.
Orji, who represented Abia Central in the Senate, initially joined the PDP in 2011 after serving as governor on the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) platform.
He won re-election as governor and later served two terms in the Senate.
The Orji family’s departure from the PDP follows earlier exits, including his son, Chinedum Orji, former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, who joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2024, and his wife, who also left the party.
In his resignation letter, Orji thanked the PDP for the opportunities and experiences gained during his membership, citing consultations with family and associates as the reason for his decision.
“I write to formally tender my resignation from membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) effective immediately.
“This decision has been taken after wide consultations with family and associates.
“I appreciate the opportunities and experiences gained during my time as a member of the party.
“Please accept this letter as a formal notice of my withdrawal from the party”, the letter reads.
