Chief Dele Momodu, a respected Nigerian journalist and publisher, has severed ties with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing the party of being overtaken by undemocratic elements. In a resignation letter dated July 17, addressed to a local PDP chairman in Ihievbe, Edo State, he remarked candidly, “Our party has been unarguably hijacked by antidemocratic forces, from within and outside, in broad daylight.”
With immediate effect, Momodu announced his decision to dissociate from the PDP and instead embrace the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the former as a “carcass” now controlled by interests contrary to democratic principles. Having been active in PDP politics since 2021 and previously vying for the presidency, his exit is expected to reverberate significantly within Edo State and beyond.
His defection punctuates ongoing political realignments at a critical time as parties reposition for the 2027 general elections. Momodu’s move aligns him with others who seek a renewed opposition front through the ADC. His parting words also conveyed gratitude toward his longtime supporters within the PDP’s grassroots structure, highlighting a respect for those unswayed by the party’s turmoil.