Former Kaduna State Governor Ramalan Yero has officially quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
A PDP leader who is also an aide to the former governor confirmed the incident to Newslodge on Saturday.
“I can confirm that the former governor left the PPD today, September 30. But he did not announce his next call point. It will be known soon.”
Yero announced his resignation in a letter dated September 30 addressed to the PDP chairman in his home district, Kaura, in Zaria local government.
The letter titled ‘Resignation Letter’ reads: “With gratitude to Almighty Allah, I am writing to extend my sincere greetings and to formally inform you of my decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“In view of the above, I present my resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party effective September 30, 2023. Attached hereto is my duly returned party membership card.”
Mr. Yero served as Deputy Governor to the late Patrick Yakowa and later became Governor on December 15, 2012.
He was defeated by Nasir El-Rufai of the APC in 2015.
Yero also contested the PDP gubernatorial primaries in 2019 and 2023 and was defeated on both occasions by Isah Ashiru.