By DADA AYOKHAI
Accord Party, AP, candidate in the Edo State governorship election in 2024, Dr Bright Enabulele has resigned his membership of the party.
Enabulele said, his decision to quit the party was personal adding that AP leaders were aware of his decision.
Dr. Enabulele disclosed this on Tuesday at the occasion of his birthday party which was held in Benin City.
He also described his defection as a decision that will bring succour to the people.
On his next move, Enabulele said: “I will consult with the leaders of my party before the next line of action will be taken.”
Enabulele who congratulated the governor, Monday Okpebholo on his victory, stated, “at this age of life I have to start a journey,l. A journey which is of no personal interest.
”We’re in the new era. We have a new governor. Senator Monday Okpebholo who is of the APC. I contested last year under Accord party.
Not only just because I was naive, but to offer a solution for the people of Edo.
”True governance. I congratulate the governor. But I believe at this time of my life it’s time to start a new journey. A journey now that has no zero non self-benefit.
”It’s a journey that we better the people of Edo. I felt the Accord party has given me a better platform.
During that time, I think the course was justified, but it’s time for me to officially let my followers and the people that I’ve gathered here with me today celebrate my birthday that I am resigning to from Accord party.
”Where we are going next we’ll be determined in the next few days in regards to I have a more brief meeting with my stakeholders.
”People that believe me, people that understand that politics is not about self-interest, but for the betterment of the people because democracy are power vested on the people to serve the interest of the people.
”So for me, today is a beautiful day. I want to use this media on August 12th, 2025 to say I officially, I have talked with the chairman, the state chairman of my Accord party.They all understand my interest.
”They also understand that my next journey they knew that it’s not a surface interest, but it’s an interest that we bring a better solution for the people of Edo. So today, I Dr. Bright Enabulele of Accord party, the governorship candidate of Accord party I hereby resign from the party. My letter will be properly submitted to the chairman.
”And in a few days I will have to write to my Chairman and also the National state chairman of our party. I know many people some of the followers who love what I did last year. But I know they are coming with me because we have agreed to continue our next journey. So, it’s not a loss for anyone. I think it’s a better process.
”A process that will give me a global equalizer. A process that will position the people of Edo. In all in a society where there are challenges, in a society where we are dealing with social costs, in a society where we are dealing with bad roads, poor electricity, our children 30 million are dying of hunger every year.
’So, I believe it’s time for me to fight in a better position, in a better situation, in a better empowerment that my fight will not be in vain. So, I want to thank the both of you for giving me the opportunity to come here from America and fight and compete. So, for me, it’s a new journey. And I pray to God that the journey will not be in vain.
”For me, this is bigger than the political flag. It has nothing to do with ABC, PNP, or ADC. It has to do with my journey. For me, it’s not about parties, it’s about leadership. You can lead from anywhere. My resignation from our Accord party is a personal reason. It has to do It’s a good party.
”I mean, they’re not me. If I’ve any time in my life I feel that where I’m going is not comfortable, I’ll come back to our party. Okay?
”So, I’m not leaving for bad. I’m living for good. So, it has to do with the APC. What it has to do with politicso is all about opposition.
” If the government is not giving the people what they want, I will fight them to the end. But, if they are lying with the people and the people are happy, how will I lie with them? You work with them.
”So, for me it’s not about PDP, ADC, or APC. So, my next political party takes a thoughtful sit with the stakeholders and says this is what I want this is how we can make new people better. And in the middle demand thank you so much.
”Personalities at the event include , Ambassador Eghosa Curtis Ugbo, chief Author Esele, Honourable Osagie State chairman Accord Party.”
Enabulele Bids Farewell to Accord Party, Cites Personal Reasons
