Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party Deputy Governorship Candidate Adekunle Akinlade quits party

The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the 2023 elections in Ogun State Hon Adekunle Akinlade has resigned from the party with immediate, explaining that the decision became necessary after wide consultations and engagement with party members, political associates, leaders, stakeholders, family and friends.

Penpushing reports that Akinlade who was running mate to the defeated Governorship Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Ladi Adebutu, wrote his registration letter dated May 26, 2025 through the Ward 3, Agosasa in Ipokia local government of Ogun State for onward transmission to the national secretariat of the party.

‘I wish to formally notify you that I am resigning my Membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect. This decision became necessary after wide consultations and engagement with party members, political associates, leaders, stakeholders, family and friends. I thank you for the support and opportunity accorded me as a member and wish you the very best’, he said.

Penpushing further reports Akinlade was 2023 Director General Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, Ogun State, 2019 Governorship Candidate, Ogun State and 2015 Former Member, House of Representatives (8th Assembly)

The politician who parted ways from Adebutu few months again also forwarded copies of the letter to the National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Abuja, Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Ogun State Chapter and Ipokia local government chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

Penpushing also reports that Akinlade in a press statement to affirm his leaving Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) explained that he took the decision following persistent and unresolved internal crises within the Ogun State chapter of the party,

The politician pointed out that the unresolved internal crisis has regrettably undermined members collective aspirations for a more inclusive, democratic, and forward-looking party

‘After a period of deep introspection and wide-ranging consultations with party members, political associates, respected leaders, stakeholders, and my family, I formally announce my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect’, he emphasised.

‘This decision was not taken lightly. It follows persistent and unresolved internal crises within the Ogun State chapter of the PDP, which have regrettably undermined our collective aspirations for a more inclusive, democratic, and forward-looking party’, he added

‘Despite our genuine commitment to party-building and efforts to provide credible leadership, we were met with deliberate obstructions, institutional disregard, and repeated acts of bad faith from both zonal and national leadership of the party.’, Akinlade stated

‘Rather than serve as a stabilizing force and neutral arbiter, the National Working Committee (NWC) chose to align with a particular faction of the party in Ogun State, effectively abandoning its constitutional responsibility to promote unity and fairness

‘This partisan posture culminated in the recognition of a parallel register during the 2024 Local Government and State Congresses, in clear violation of the PDP’s constitution and guidelines’, he argued.

‘Our group had complied with all procedural requirements during the registration exercise, submitting duly compiled and authenticated membership registers containing over 49,000 names. These registers were accepted and formed the basis for the Ward Congresses of August 2024’.

‘However, the sudden substitution of our validated register with that of another group, and the imposition of unauthorized congress outcomes, rendered the process not only unjust but unsustainable’.

‘These infractions triggered parallel congresses across the 236 Wards, 20 Local Governments, and at the state level leading to prolonged legal disputes now before the Court of Appeal’, he stated.

‘Yet again, during the recently concluded PDP South West Zonal Congress, the party leadership missed another opportunity for reconciliation by excluding our bloc from meaningful participation and ceding total control to one faction’.

‘The current turmoil within the national structure of the PDP, coupled with growing defections across the federation, raises valid concerns about the future and direction of the party’, Akinlade noted.

‘As a leader with a duty to my constituents, political family, and supporters, I cannot continue to associate with a party whose internal processes are defined by selective justice and institutional bias’, he declared

‘Therefore, I hereby tender my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In the coming days, after due consultation and alignment, I will announce our next political direction’, he stressed.

‘To the members of the Triple A Political Family, our loyal supporters across Ogun State and beyond, I express my profound gratitude for your unwavering support, courage, and faith in our shared vision for a more prosperous and equitable Ogun State and Nigeria’.

Penpushing reports that Akinlade as at the time of tendering his resignation letter from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was yet to disclosed his new choice of party, however, assured his supporters of carrying them along on his next line of action in due course

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