Categories: NewsPolitics

Dino Melaye quits PDP

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s inability to provide credible leadership and address Nigeria’s growing challenges.

In a letter dated July 4, 2025, and addressed to the PDP chairman in his Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Melaye declared his total withdrawal from the party at all levels. The letter was made public on Thursday via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle.

“I hereby tender my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party at all levels of involvement,” the former lawmaker wrote, criticizing the PDP for what he described as a lack of capacity to rescue Nigeria from its deepening political and governance crisis.

Melaye, who ran as the PDP’s candidate in the 2023 Kogi State governorship election, said the decision came after deep reflection on the party’s direction and effectiveness.

“Having carefully reflected on the state of the party, I can no longer in good conscience participate in its activities or support its agenda,” he added.

He concluded by asking the party to consider his resignation effective immediately.

LUKMAN ABDULMALIK

Recent Posts

Troops net suspected arms dealer in Taraba

Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have…

3 hours ago

FCT poll: APC wins Bwari, AMAC chairmanship elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Joshua Ishaku of the All Progressive Congress…

4 hours ago

INEC to unveil new 2027 election timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed it will issue a revised timetable for the…

5 hours ago

APC sweeps Rivers assembly by-elections

Candidates of the All Progressives Congress have won the House of Assembly by-elections held in…

5 hours ago

Why opposition parties boycotted Kano by-elections

Major opposition parties — the African Democratic Congress, New Nigeria Peoples Party and Peoples Democratic…

5 hours ago

Chelsea’s Fofana, Burnley’s Mejbri racially abused on social media

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana and Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri said they were racially abused on…

5 hours ago

This website uses cookies.