The publisher of Ovation Magazine and former presidential candidate, Dele Momodu, has announced his departure from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing what he calls the party’s seizure by “antidemocratic forces”.
Momodu’s resignation letter, dated July 17, 2025, was addressed to the Chairman of PDP Ward 4 in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area, Edo State.
Momodu wrote in the letter that his decision has “immediate effect” and that it is a vital move towards upholding democratic ideals.
“My reason is simple and straightforward. Our party has been unarguably hijacked by antidemocratic forces, from within and outside, in broad daylight,” the letter read.
Momodu further described the PDP as a “carcass” in the hands of those he accused of undermining internal democracy, stressing that it was honourable for him to exit the party at this point.
“It is, therefore, honourable to abandon the carcass of the party to them while the majority of us earnestly sign up with the new coalition party known as the African Democratic Congress,” he declared.
The media mogul who contested the PDP presidential ticket in the 2023 general elections expressed gratitude to party members who supported him during his stay.
“I will forever treasure the kind support you gave me at all times,” he added.
His exit comes amid a wave of defections rocking the PDP in recent months, as some party members and leaders complain about alleged imposition and lack of internal democracy.
