Adeleke dumps PDP, cites leadership crisis

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has resigned his membership from the People's Democratic Party (PDP), citing national leadership crisis rocking the party.

A letter of resignation by Adeleke obtained by Southwest Echoes, was addressed to the PDP chairman of his Ward 2, Sagba Abogunde, Ede, Osun State, which was dated 4th November 2025.

According to the letter, titled: “Resignation of my membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’ read, “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my Membership of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate effect.

“I thank the People’s Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the People’s Democratic Party.” the statement added.