Stummer quits Jobbik

János Stummer, a former deputy leader of opposition Jobbik, has quit the party following the election of Péter Jakab as its leader at the weekend.

Stummer said on Facebook on Tuesday that Jobbik MPs had “rejected a clear political alternative and patriotic policy” promoted in his leadership bid.

It became clear, he added, that

“the political community I have been a member and builder of for the past thirteen years does not wish to follow a path of benefitting my homeland”, adding that he did not to share Jakab’s policies or trust in his leadership.

“I have always distanced myself from the policies and leadership practices of Jakab and his inner circle, but I no longer wish to associate with him,” Stummer said.

He said

public affairs would “continue to be part of my life” but he was not planning to set up a new party or movement.

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