Dele Momodu resigns from PDP, citing takeover by antidemocratic forces, and declares alignment with the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections
Veteran journalist and former presidential aspirant, Chief Dele Momodu, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party.
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He cited the party’s capture by antidemocratic forces as his reason for departure.
In a letter dated 17 July 2025 and addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Momodu announced his immediate exit.
“My reason is clear and direct,” he wrote. “Our party has undeniably been seized by antidemocratic elements, both from within and without, in broad daylight.”
He continued, “It is therefore honourable to relinquish the remains of the party to them while the majority of us earnestly align with the new coalition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC).”
Momodu thanked the local PDP leadership for their unwavering support and noted that his decision came after deep reflection.
His defection to the ADC marks a significant political shift in Edo State and adds momentum to ongoing realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Ovation International publisher had joined the PDP in 2021 and was active in national political discourse.
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His resignation follows a string of exits by prominent figures disillusioned with the party’s internal direction.
