Former Kaduna Governor Yero Resigns From PDP
By Kamil Opeyemi
Former governor of Kaduna State Mukhtar Yero has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Yero, who was the governor of Kaduna from 2012 to 2015 announced his resignation from the PDP in a letter dated September 30, 2023, which he addressed to the Kaura Ward Chairman of the party in the Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Though no reason was stated for leaving the PDP, the former governor attached his PDP membership card to the letter he submitted.
“With gratitude to Almighty Allah, I write to extend my sincere greetings and to formally inform you of my decision to leave the People’s Democratic Party (PDP),” the former governor wrote in the letter.
“In view of this, I hereby tender my resignation as a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with effect from 30 September 2023. Enclosed herewith, is my Party Membership card duly returned.”
Yero served as the Governor of Kaduna State, following the death of Governor Patrick Yakowa in a helicopter crash in 2012.
He also served as Commissioner for Finance during the administration of Governor Namadi Sambo, who went on to serve as the Vice President in 2010.