‘I Can No Longer Continue in Good Conscience’ — Former AAC Governorship Candidate Resigns

Former African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, Chioma Ifemeludike, has resigned from the party, citing what she described as a departure from its founding principles of transparency, accountability, and internal democracy.

In a resignation letter dated June 27, 2026, and addressed to the National Chairman of the party, with copies to the National Working Committee (NWC) and National Executive Committee (NEC), Ifemeludike said her decision followed “careful reflection, extensive consultations, and a thorough assessment of the current state and direction of the party.”

She described the decision as difficult, noting that she had devoted significant time, commitment, and sacrifice to building the party and advancing the ideals upon which it was founded.

According to Ifemeludike, she joined the AAC because she believed in its vision of justice, accountability, internal democracy, and its promise of offering Nigerians a credible political alternative. She said she carried out her responsibilities with diligence and remained committed to the growth and unity of the party throughout her membership.

However, she stated that recent developments within the party made it increasingly difficult for her to remain a member in good conscience.

The former governorship candidate said her repeated calls for transparency, due process, proper vetting of candidates, strict adherence to the party’s constitution, and principled leadership were made to strengthen the party but were not given the attention they deserved.

“As someone who believes that political leadership must be anchored on integrity, accountability, and respect for democratic principles, I can no longer continue to associate with a system that, in my considered opinion, has departed from these core values,” she wrote.

Despite her decision to leave the party, Ifemeludike expressed appreciation to AAC members and supporters she worked with during her time in the party, thanking them for their dedication and wishing them success in their future political engagements.

She stressed that her resignation does not signal an end to her commitment to public service or her pursuit of justice, equity, good governance, and a better Nigeria.

“My resignation from the AAC does not mark the end of my commitment to public service or the pursuit of justice, equity, good governance, and a better Nigeria. I remain committed to contributing meaningfully to the advancement of our democracy and the welfare of our people,” she stated.

Her resignation takes immediate effect.