Veteran journalist and former presidential aspirant Chief Dele Momodu has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing what he described as the hijacking of the party by “anti-democratic forces.”
In a resignation letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 4, Ihievbe, Owan East LGA, Edo State, Momodu said the decision takes immediate effect and stems from a desire to remain aligned with true democratic principles.
“My reason is simple and straightforward. Our party has been unarguably hijacked by anti-democratic forces, from within and outside, in broad daylight,” he stated.
Momodu described the PDP as a “carcass” that no longer upholds internal democracy and transparency. He announced his decision to join a new political movement, the African Democratic Congress (ADC)—a party that is quickly emerging as a rallying point for disillusioned PDP members.
“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),” he declared.
Having contested for the PDP’s presidential ticket in 2023, Momodu expressed gratitude to party faithful who stood by him during his political journey: “I will forever treasure the kind support you gave me at all times.”
His resignation joins the likes of Former PDP presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar, Former Senate President David Mark and other high-profile defections from the party, amid ongoing internal crises and realignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
