Veteran journalist and former presidential aspirant, Chief Dele Momodu, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the dominance of antidemocratic forces within the party.
In a resignation letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Chief Momodu announced his immediate exit from the party.
“My reason is clear and direct,” the letter read.
He further explained, “Our party has undeniably been seized by antidemocratic elements, both from within and without, in broad daylight.
It is therefore honorable 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).”
A respected publisher of Ovation International, Chief Momodu expressed appreciation to the local PDP leadership for their consistent support throughout his time in the party.
His defection to the ADC marks a notable development in the evolving political dynamics in Edo State and adds momentum to the broader realignment of political forces ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Chief Momodu joined the PDP in 2021 and has since played an active role in public discourse and party affairs. His departure follows a wave of high-profile exits by members dissatisfied with the internal direction and leadership structure of the party.
