Veteran journalist and businessman, Dele Momodu, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared his allegiance to the newly formed coalition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a letter dated Thursday and addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Momodu confirmed his defection.
The 65-year-old media entrepreneur, also the CEO and publisher of Ovation International magazine, cited the hijacking of the PDP by what he described as ‘antidemocratic forces’ both within and outside the party.
He lamented that these elements had taken over the party in broad daylight, prompting his decision to seek a more progressive platform.
“I wish to inform you of my decision to resign from our political party, PDP, with immediate effect. My reason is simple and straightforward.
“It is, therefore, honourable 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). I will forever treasure the kind support you gave me at all times”, he said in the statement.
Momodu’s resignation from the PDP followed closely on the heels of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s decision to part ways with the party.
