Ex-Reps deputy minority whip Binta Bello dumps PDP

<p>Former Deputy Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Fatima Binta Bello, has resigned her membership of the main opposition, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.</p>, <p>Her resignation notice was contained in a letter she addressed to the chairman of the party in Shongom Ward, Shongom LGA of Gombe State, on Thursday.</p>, <p>She was, however, silent on her reasons for quitting the party and neither did she indicate her intention to move to another political party.</p>, <p>Parts of the letter read, “I am writing to tender my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party with immediate effect. Attached herewith, I am also sending in my PDP membership card.</p>, <p>“This decision was not an easy one and I have consulted with people before taking such a step due to certain factors.</p>, <p>“I want to use this opportunity to thank the party for all the support given to me for over two decades. I wish you nothing but success in the future.”</p>, <p>Binta was in the green chamber for eight years, representing the Kaltungo/Shongom constituency of Gombe State.</p>