Former presidential candidate and prominent media entrepreneur, Dele Momodu, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announcing his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a formal resignation letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman in Ward 4, Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Momodu cited the “hijacking” of the PDP by anti-democratic forces as his principal reason for leaving the party.
A copy of the letter, made available to the press, states:
“I wish to inform you of my decision to resign from our political party, PDP, with immediate effect. My reason is simple and straightforward. Our party has been unarguably hijacked by antidemocratic forces, from within and outside, in broad daylight. It is therefore honourable to abandon the carcass of the party to them while the majority of us earnestly sign up with the new coalition party known as the African Democratic Congress (ADC). I will forever treasure the kind support you gave me at all times.”
Momodu’s move comes as a significant development within the Nigerian political landscape, especially given his status as a strong ally of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Atiku, himself a prominent PDP figure, also revealed earlier this week that he had left the party effective Monday, July 14.
Reacting to his resignation, political analysts suggest that Momodu’s exit, alongside other notable defections, further highlights deep-seated divisions within the PDP. His decision to join the ADC is anticipated to strengthen the opposition and spur realignment ahead of future elections.
Momodu is widely recognized not just for his prior presidential run, but also for his longstanding influence in Nigerian media and politics. His open criticism of the PDP’s internal dynamics underscores mounting concerns among party members about transparency, inclusivity, and the direction of the party.
As the ADC welcomes one of the country’s most recognizable political figures, all eyes are now on how this shift will affect political alliances and strategizing in the lead-up to upcoming elections.
