
The Digest:
Dino Melaye, former Kogi West senator, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a resignation letter addressed to the PDP ward chairman, Melaye criticized the party for its inability to offer an alternative to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Key Points:
- Dino Melaye resigned from the PDP, citing the party’s inability to tackle Nigeria’s political challenges.
- The resignation letter, dated July 4, was addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Aiyeroro Gbede, Kogi state.
- Melaye accused the PDP of lacking the capacity and potency to address the alleged misgovernance by the APC.
- He declared his withdrawal from all PDP activities and stated he could no longer support its agenda.
- Melaye, a member of the opposition coalition, is backing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 elections.
- The former senator, who represented Kogi West from 2015 to 2019, is an ally of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
- His suspension from the PDP’s Aiyeroro Gbede ward in September 2024 over alleged anti-party activities further fueled his decision to resign.
Dino Melaye’s departure from the PDP signals his disillusionment with the party’s political direction. He has now aligned himself with the ADC, marking a potential shift in his political trajectory as he prepares for future elections.
Sources: TheCable, Premium Times