Dino Melaye Exits PDP, Cites Party's Failure to Rescue Nigeria

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye has officially tendered his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party's inability to rescue Nigeria from what he described as "the prevailing political cankerworms."

In his resignation letter dated July 30, 2025, addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 1 in Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Melaye explained that his decision had become necessary due to what he perceives as the party's ineffectiveness.

"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 that have eaten deeply into the fabric of our dear nation," Melaye stated in the letter.

The former senator, a close ally of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has already aligned himself with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the platform recently adopted by the opposition coalition.

Melaye's departure adds to the growing list of high-profile defections from the PDP following the formation of the opposition coalition. Other prominent figures who have recently left the party include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and media entrepreneur Dele Momodu.

David Mark, who now serves as the interim national chairman of the ADC, has issued a stern warning to members of the coalition, emphasizing the need for commitment to the party and stating that there would be no room for anti-party activities.

Political analysts suggest these movements represent a significant realignment in Nigeria's opposition landscape ahead of future electoral contests, particularly as the country looks toward the 2027 general elections.

BenriNews will continue to monitor developments within Nigeria's political sphere as more details emerge regarding the opposition coalition's strategies and objectives.

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