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, addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Momodu stated that his departure takes effect immediately.

In his letter, he expressed that the party has been overtaken by undemocratic elements, both from within and outside. He stated, “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, thanked the ward leadership for their support over the years. His move to the ADC signifies a notable shift in Edo State’s political landscape and adds momentum to ongoing realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Momodu joined the PDP in 2021 and had actively participated in national debates and party activities. His exit follows a trend of resignations by prominent figures disillusioned with the internal dynamics of the party.