The incumbent deputy governor of Ondo State, Hon Agboola Ajayi Sunday just resigned his membership of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

He, however, admitted that he does not plan to resign his appointment as the state deputy governor, no matter the intimidation.

According to him, he wholeheartedly appreciates the party for the opportunity to serve and he wishes its members the best in the future.

He added that even if it is painful to quit the party he has been a part of for a while, his time is obviously up.

His words, “l write to tender my resignation as a member of the All Progressive Congress.

“l sincerely appreciate the party for the opportunity to serve while wishing the party the best.

“l want to thank you, for the support, I have enjoyed tremendous support from the ward.

“l am here to officially announce to you that as from today I have seized to be a member of APC, I want to tender my resignation letter to my chairman and the ward chairman.

“The Ese Odo local government will continue to witness peace and progress.

“The reason I am taken this action is known to all of you. I have listened to all my supporters before taking this decision.

“lt is a painful thing that I’m leaving the APC, but there time for everything.