The crisis within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Tuesday following the resignation of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, from the party.
Adeleke’s decision was contained in a letter dated November 4 and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Sagba Abogunde Ward 2 in Ede North Local Government Area of the state.
In the letter, which was made available to journalists in Osogbo in the early hours of Tuesday, the governor attributed his resignation to the persistent leadership crisis rocking the party at the national level.
The letter read:
“Due to the ongoing crisis within the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the party with immediate effect.
“I wish to express my appreciation to the PDP for the platform and opportunities it provided me to serve as Senator representing Osun West and as Governor of Osun State.”
Although Adeleke did not disclose his next political move, sources indicate that he may be on the verge of joining the Accord Party in the coming days.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the Osun State governorship election for August 8, 2026.
