The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State continues to struggle to hold its members together as the State Secretary of the party, Abdulrazaq Lawal, resigns his position with immediate effect.

The State Publicity Secretary of the Party, Prince Tunji Moronfoye, stated in a statement in Ilorin that Alhaji Lawal quit his post as the state Secretary of the party in a letter submitted to the state party chairman and made public, citing personal reasons.

“We have been notified and received the resignation letter of Alhaji Razaq Lawal as the state secretary of the party.

“We all appreciate his services and wish him well in his future endeavours,” Moronfoye said.

Lawal also announced his resignation from the PDP in another letter written to the PDP chairman in Badari ward of the Ilorin West local government area.

Lawal stated in two separate letters that his decision to quit as the party’s secretary and withdraw his membership was motivated by reasons best known to him.

Lawal’s resignation letter addressed to the PDP’s chairman in the state reads:

“This is to inform you of my decision to resign from my position as the state secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“As the adage says, “ everything that has a beginning must have an end”. Therefore my decision to resign from my position is for personal reasons.

“As a Muslim, I strongly believe that Almighty Allah has appointed times for all human endeavours- when to start and when to end ( destiny- one of Articles of faith in Islam). So as the Almighty Allah has destined it, it’s time for me to move on. Thanks for your understanding.”

Lawal’s resignation of membership of the party which he addressed to the PDP chairman in Badari ward reads:

“This is to tender my resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Badari ward of Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State.

“The reason for my decision on this matter is personal.Thanks for your understanding.”