Veteran journalist and former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing the party of being hijacked by what he described as “anti-democratic forces.” His resignation, effective immediately, is the latest in a string of high-profile defections from the embattled opposition party.
In a strongly worded resignation letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Dele Momodu said he was left with no choice but to step down from the party to uphold democratic values.
“My reason is simple and straightforward. Our party has been unarguably hijacked by anti-democratic forces, from within and outside, in broad daylight,” Momodu wrote.
Momodu, who contested for the PDP presidential ticket in the 2023 general elections, expressed deep disappointment in the direction the party has taken in recent months. According to him, what is left of the PDP is merely a “carcass,” dominated by individuals who no longer believe in or practice internal democracy.
“It is, therefore, honourable to abandon the carcass of the party to them,” he stated, “while the majority of us earnestly sign up with the new coalition party known as the African Democratic Congress (ADC).”
This move comes at a time of growing unrest within the PDP, as accusations of candidate imposition, internal power struggles, and factionalism continue to plague the once-dominant party. Several party faithful and prominent figures have recently defected, alleging similar concerns over lack of transparency and political hijacking.
Dele Momodu’s decision to publicly denounce the PDP and embrace the ADC aligns with the larger realignment underway across opposition camps, particularly as Nigeria heads into the crucial 2027 general elections. The ADC, which has recently formed a major coalition with other political figures including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, appears to be positioning itself as the new platform for aggrieved members of opposition parties.
Despite his departure, Momodu extended appreciation to PDP members who stood by him during his time in the party.
“I will forever treasure the kind support you gave me at all times,” he wrote in his closing remarks.
Dele Momodu’s defection from the PDP to the ADC marks another turning point in Nigeria’s evolving political chessboard. As more politicians exit the PDP citing similar frustrations, questions are now being raised about the future of the party and whether it can recover ahead of 2027. For now, all eyes are on the ADC and the coalition it continues to build — and whether it can present a united challenge to the ruling APC.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.
