Veteran journalist and media mogul, Chief Dele Momodu, has officially bowed out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing deep concerns over what he called the takeover of the party by “antidemocratic forces.”
In a heartfelt letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Momodu made it clear that his decision to leave the party was neither hasty nor emotional—but one born out of conviction.
“My reason is clear and direct,” he wrote. “Our party has undeniably been seized by antidemocratic elements, both from within and without, in broad daylight.”
He added that it was only honorable to step away and leave the party to those who now control it, while he and many others join a fresh coalition—the African Democratic Congress (ADC)—in search of a more democratic platform.
Chief Momodu, who once vied for the presidency under the PDP and is known globally as the publisher of Ovation International, also took a moment to thank the grassroots leaders in his ward. He appreciated their loyalty and support throughout his time in the party.
His move to the ADC marks a notable shift in Edo State’s political terrain and fuels the growing wave of realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
Since joining the PDP in 2021, Momodu had been an active voice in party politics and national discourse. But like many others recently, he chose to step aside in the face of internal challenges that continue to rattle the party’s foundation.
With this bold move, the stage is now set for what may become a defining chapter in Nigeria’s evolving political story.
