Embattled Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez officially resigned his post on Wednesday afternoon.

Rodriguez never sat a day in the National Assembly. He announced his resignation during a virtual caucus meeting.

Le Devoir first reported that the former federal cabinet minister lost the confidence of his caucus after a series of controversies that began with the dismissal of former Liberal parliamentary leader Marwah Rizqy.

In the weeks that followed, Rodriguez had to answer questions about alleged cash-for-votes in his leadership campaign.

Quebec’s anti-corruption squad (UPAC) opened a criminal investigation into the Quebec Liberal Party on Dec. 10.

On Tuesday, Le Journal de Montréal reported that around 20 donors were reimbursed their $500 contributions at a fundraiser, which is illegal under the Election Act.

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