By Miriam Humbe
The Action Alliance on Wednesday, announced its intention to withdraw its membership of the Coalition of United Political Parties, (CUPP).
The Action Alliance said that it maintained its commitment to the party’s membership and commitment to the ideals of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, (IPAC).
Action Alliance National Chairman, Barrister Kenneth Udeze revealed this at a media briefing in Abuja.
Here’s a full text of the speech:
“On behalf of our great Party AA,
I stand before you today with a heavy heart and a clear conscience to announce our party decision to withdraw our membership from the CUPP.
“This was not an easy decision, but after careful consideration and reflection, our party have come to the realization that our values and principles are no longer aligned.
“Over time, we have observed and participated in discussions, meetings, and events that have led our party to question the CUPP direction and actions.
“Despite our efforts to contribute to positive change, by engaging in constructive criticism as opposition, we have come to believe that our differences are insurmountable.
“We want to emphasize that our decision is not taken lightly, and we appreciate the opportunities we had to engage with like-minded individuals within the CUPP who share our passion for the cause of deepening democracy and promoting good governance.
“However, we can no longer continue to support an organization that we feel no longer represents our collective values due to lack of legal backing, internal organizational structure and leadership, above all the loss of its collective strength which was the case when the organization was formed prior to the 2019 general election.
“Action Alliance will continue to advocate for the good cause of providing constructive criticism,
Promoting good governance and deepening democracy as a party with its membership in the INTER PARTY ADVISORY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (IPAC) and work towards creating positive change in the Nigerian state.
“We hope that our decision will serve as a catalyst for reflection and growth within the CUPP as a group .
“Thank you for your understanding, and we wish the CUPP all the best in its future endeavors.”
