Former Kogi West senator and 2023 PDP governorship candidate, Dino Melaye, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) — almost 10 months after his suspension by the party’s ward leadership in Ayetoro/Iluagba, Kogi State.
In a statement shared on his verified X (Twitter) handle on Thursday, July 4, 2025, Melaye tendered his resignation, addressed to the PDP Ward 1 chairman in Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA.
His departure comes amid rising speculation that he is set to join a new coalition group, the African Democratic Party (ADP), after he was seen attending the party’s inaugural meeting.
Melaye's resignation followed his September 2024 suspension by the PDP, over allegations of “anti-party activities,” a move publicly announced by the ward chairman Abayomi Osamika and secretary Yodson Dayo.
The party had accused Melaye of bringing disrepute to the organization and failing to appear before a disciplinary committee.
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In his letter, Melaye wrote, “This decision has become imperative due to the lack of potency and capacity by the party to deliver the Nigerian people from the prevailing political cankerworms.” He further stated that his decision was based on deep reflection about the party’s current direction, describing it as one he could no longer support in good conscience.
He emphasized that his withdrawal should be considered total and effective immediately at all levels of PDP activity.
The resignation adds to a growing list of defections and shifts within Nigeria’s political landscape as new parties attempt to gather momentum ahead of the next election cycle.
While Melaye’s next political move remains officially unannounced, his presence at the ADP’s strategy meeting has fueled speculations of a formal alignment in the coming days.
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