Veteran journalist and former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing what he described as the party’s hijack by “antidemocratic forces.”

Momodu’s resignation was contained in a letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of PDP Ward 4 in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State.

In the letter, Momodu stated that his decision takes “immediate effect,” describing it as a necessary step to uphold democratic principles.

“My reason is simple and straightforward. Our party has been unarguably hijacked by antidemocratic forces, from within and outside, in broad daylight,” the letter read.

The media mogul further described the PDP as a “carcass” in the hands of those he accused of undermining internal democracy, stressing that it was honourable for him to exit the party at this point.

“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,” he declared.

Momodu, who contested the PDP presidential ticket in the 2023 general elections, expressed gratitude to party members who supported him during his stay.

“I will forever treasure the kind support you gave me at all times,” he added.

The development comes amid a wave of defections rocking the PDP in recent months, as some party members and leaders complain about alleged imposition and lack of internal democracy.

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