Describing it as the most difficult decision in his life, Moses Nagamootoo yesterday resigned as a member of the PPP, saying that he had lost faith in its current leadership.

Nagamootoo, who has been associated with the party for more than 50 years, said the decision signalled a new beginning for him but he stopped short of endorsing any political party. The PPP, in a statement last evening, played down Nagamootoo’s resignation, saying it came as “no surprise” and that it will not be distracted by “this latest Nagamootoo publicity antic.”

“I confirm that I would not subscribe my name to the PPP’s list of candidates for the 2011 national elections, nor would I feature on…..