By Ebiere Kekeboro
Veteran journalist Dele Momodu has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s hijacking by antidemocratic forces.
In a letter dated July 17, 2025, Momodu announced his decision to leave the party with immediate effect, stating, “Our party has been unarguably hijacked by antidemocratic forces, from within and outside, in broad daylight.
It is therefore honorable 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).”
Momodu, a former presidential aspirant on the PDP platform and publisher of Ovation International, expressed gratitude to the party leadership at the ward level for their consistent support over the years.
His defection to the ADC marks a significant shift in political landscape and adds momentum to the ongoing realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“I have decided to leave the PDP due to its hijacking by antidemocratic forces,” Momodu stated in his letter. “It is time for us to sign up with the ADC, a party that aligns with our values and vision for Nigeria.”
Momodu’s exit follows a wave of resignations by prominent figures disillusioned with internal party dynamics. His decision to join the ADC is seen as a boost to the party’s prospects in the 2027 general elections.