Adekunle Akinlade, a previous candidate for governor representing the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The ex-member of the House of Representatives shared this information in a statement that he personally signed, which was provided to journalists in Abeokuta.
He stated that his decision to defect was made after extensive discussions and consultations with party members and political associates.
“I wish to formally notify you that I am resigning my Membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect,” Akinlade said.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.”
