In a major development reflecting ongoing internal discord, a prominent member has announced their PDP resignation over the Ogun crisis.
This decision has not been made lightly. It stems from ongoing, unresolved internal crises within the Ogun State chapter of the PDP, which have sadly derailed our shared vision for a more inclusive, democratic, and progressive party. Despite our sincere efforts toward party-building and credible leadership, we have faced persistent obstruction, institutional indifference, and repeated acts of bad faith from both the zonal and national leadership.
Rather than serve as a stabilizing force and neutral arbiter, the National Working Committee (NWC) chose to align with a particular faction of the party in Ogun State, effectively abandoning its constitutional responsibility to promote unity and fairness. This partisan posture culminated in the recognition of a parallel register during the 2024 Local Government and State Congresses, in clear violation of the PDP’s constitution and guidelines.
Our group had complied with all procedural requirements during the registration exercise, submitting duly compiled and authenticated membership registers containing over 49,000 names. These registers were accepted and formed the basis for the Ward Congresses of 31st August 2024. However, the sudden substitution of our validated register with that of another group, and the imposition of unauthorized congress outcomes, rendered the process not only unjust but unsustainable.
These infractions triggered parallel congresses across the 236 Wards, 20 Local Governments, and at the state level — leading to prolonged legal disputes now before the Court of Appeal. Yet again, during the recently concluded PDP South West Zonal Congress, the party leadership missed another opportunity for reconciliation by excluding our bloc from meaningful participation and ceding total control to one faction.
The current turmoil within the national structure of the PDP, coupled with growing defections across the federation, raises valid concerns about the future and direction of the party. As a leader with a duty to my constituents, political family, and supporters, I cannot continue to associate with a party whose internal processes are defined by selective justice and institutional bias.
Therefore, I hereby tender my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In the coming days, after due consultation and alignment, I will announce our next political direction.
To the members of the Triple A Political Family, our loyal supporters across Ogun State and beyond, I express my profound gratitude for your unwavering support, courage, and faith in our shared vision for a more prosperous and equitable Ogun State and Nigeria.
Yours in service,
Hon. Adekunle Abdulkabir AKINLADE
2023 Deputy Governorship Candidate, Ogun State
2023 Director-General, Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, Ogun State
2019 Governorship Candidate, Ogun State
2015 Member, House of Representatives (8th Assembly)
