Ayo Fadaka, a senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure in the South-West and former Director of Media and Publicity for its Ondo State chapter, has formally resigned from the opposition party, describing ongoing internal crises as the reason for his departure.
Fadaka submitted his resignation in a letter addressed to the Ward B Chairman in Akure South Local Government Area on Thursday, signalling a dramatic exit from a political organisation he once served and promoted.
In the resignation letter titled “Resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party,” Fadaka provided a scathing assessment of the party’s challenges, lamenting deep divisions and leadership failures that he said have stifled its progress both in Ondo State and nationally.
“I am writing to notify you of my decision to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party forthwith,” Fadaka wrote.
“This decision did not come lightly; however, it was triggered by the many crises that continue to consume the party.”
He went further, accusing some party members of betraying the PDP’s foundational principles and leveraging their positions for personal gain rather than advancing collective goals.
“The PDP is a victim of ill-bred individuals who unfortunately rose to very lofty heights through the party and eventually turned around to stab it mercilessly,” Fadaka stated in the letter.
He described these individuals as “bereft of integrity and depth, yet possess an uncanny ability to shamelessly prosecute an evil agenda to liquidate a party that, in its days of glory, was regarded as the biggest party in Africa.”
Fadaka also criticised what he characterised as opportunistic attitudes among some members who view the party as little more than a stepping stone for personal ambition.
“In summary, the PDP is a victim of very opportunistic leadership who merely regards it as a taxi cab that, upon taking them to their desired destination, can be discarded,” he added.
“In view of the above, I have since realised that my seemingly irrevocable commitment to the Party can, after all, be revoked.”
He concluded by terminating his membership and extending a goodwill message to the party despite his decision to leave.
Fadaka’s resignation comes amid an extended period of internal strife within the PDP, particularly in Ondo State, where rival factions have clashed over leadership, strategy and electoral direction. Similar exits and defections by party stalwarts have been documented in recent years, underscoring ongoing organisational challenges.
Political analysts say such departures highlight broader questions about the PDP’s cohesion as it navigates leadership tensions and prepares for forthcoming elections. For critics of the party, high-profile resignations like Fadaka’s reflect dissatisfaction among seasoned members who feel their vision for the party has been overshadowed by internal discord.
As of this report, Fadaka has not publicly declared allegiance to another political platform, leaving open speculation about his political future. Observers note that the timing of such exits, particularly from influential communicators and strategists, could have implications for the PDP’s grassroots mobilisation and messaging strategy, especially in the strategically important South-West region.
Supporters within the PDP who remain have called for renewed unity and reforms aimed at addressing the concerns expressed by Fadaka and others who have raised alarm over the party’s direction.
