Ose Anenih, son of the late Chief Anthony Anenih, one of the founding fathers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has formally resigned his membership of the party.
In a letter dated August 18, 2025, and addressed to the Ward Chairman of the PDP in Arue Ward 3, Uromi, Edo State, Anenih explained that his decision followed a period of reflection and was driven by a need to step back from partisan politics.
“This decision was not made lightly,” he wrote. “From the very beginning, I have stood with the PDP through its triumphs and its trials, bound by a belief in the promise of Nigerian democracy and in the ideals that first drew me to the Umbrella.”
He described his time in the PDP as one of enduring friendships, valuable lessons, and service that shaped both his politics and his person. However, he said the time had come to prioritize family and other responsibilities.
“At this point in my life, I must step back from the arena of partisan politics. My duty now lies first with my family and with other responsibilities that demand my full attention,” Anenih stated.
Although leaving the party, Anenih reaffirmed his continued commitment to Nigeria’s democratic development. “My commitment to Nigeria’s progress remains unshaken. I will continue to contribute to intellectual and civic conversations that seek to improve governance and, above all, the lives of the governed.”
The late Chief Tony Anenih, often referred to as “Mr. Fix It,” was a towering figure in Nigerian politics and one of the architects of the PDP’s rise to national dominance in 1999.
His son’s resignation comes at a time when the PDP is experiencing a wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and, more recently, to the newly formed coalition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
By choosing to step away from partisan politics altogether, Anenih’s exit adds to the pressure on the PDP as it struggles to retain its relevance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
