“My reason is simple and straightforward. Our party has been unarguably hijacked by antidemocratic forces, from within and outside, in broad daylight,” the letter read.
Veteran journalist and former presidential aspirant, Chief Dele Momodu, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing unnamed actors of hijacking the party.
In a letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Edo State, Momodu announced his immediate resignation, describing it as a stand for democratic values.
“My reason is simple and straightforward. Our party has been unarguably hijacked by antidemocratic forces, from within and outside, in broad daylight,” the letter read.
He likened the PDP to a “carcass” now controlled by undemocratic actors, declaring support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
“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 wrote.
Momodu thanked PDP members who had supported him during his time in the party.
“I will forever treasure the kind support you gave me at all times,” he added.