“The current trajectory of the PDP has strayed too far from its founding principles, leaving me with no choice but to part ways.”
Dino Melaye Dumps PDP, Cites Party’s Decline, Joins ADC
Former Kogi West senator and 2023 PDP governorship candidate in Kogi State, Dino Melaye, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s failure to offer viable leadership capable of rescuing Nigeria from its deepening political woes.
Melaye made the announcement on Thursday via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he shared a signed resignation letter addressed to the PDP chairman of Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede, in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
“The decision became imperative due to the lack of potency and capacity by the party to deliver the Nigerian people from the prevailing political cankerworms that have eaten deeply into the fabric of our dear nation,” the letter dated July 4, 2025, read.
Shortly after, Melaye posted a video showing himself receiving a membership card of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), effectively confirming his defection.
In his letter, Melaye noted that his exit followed careful reflection on the party’s current state and trajectory.
“After deep reflection, I have come to the realization that I can no longer, in good conscience, continue to participate in or support the activities of the PDP,” he stated.
He thanked the PDP for the opportunity to serve and contribute during his time with the party, but emphasized that his departure is immediate and total.
Melaye’s defection adds to the growing list of high-profile exits from the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. Just weeks earlier, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also announced his resignation from the party, citing irreconcilable differences and a loss of direction.
In a letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State, Atiku wrote:
“The current trajectory of the PDP has strayed too far from its founding principles, leaving me with no choice but to part ways.”
The twin resignations of Atiku and Melaye have intensified debates about the future of the PDP, once Nigeria’s dominant political party, as it continues to grapple with internal divisions, declining public support, and an exodus of key figures ahead of 2027. Read More
