A former Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Agboola Ayoola, popularly known as “Alleluyah”, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, bringing an end to his long-standing association with the party.
The former lawmaker, who hails from Itesiwaju Local Government Area, announced his resignation in a letter dated Friday, October 10, 2025, addressed to the party leadership in the state.
Senator Ayoola had served as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs under two former governors, Rashidi Ladoja and the late Adebayo Alao-Akala, between 2003 and 2011.
He later represented Oyo North Senatorial District from 2011 to 2015, during which he emerged as the only PDP senator elected in the entire South-West region at the time.
His exit marks the departure of one of the PDP’s longest-serving figures in Oyo State politics.
In his resignation letter made available to journalists in Ibadan on Friday, Ayoola expressed appreciation to the PDP for the platform and opportunities it provided him to serve both at the state and national levels.
“I, Senator Agboola, a member of PDP and a leader, both at the state and national level, appreciate the party for the opportunities afforded me to serve the party as a member and leader, as well as the achievements made therein,” he said.
He, however, explained that his decision to leave the party was influenced by future political pursuits, revealing that his non-participation in the party’s recent local and state congresses was intentional.
“You will observe that I did not participate in all the congresses held recently, that is, the local and state congresses, due to future political pursuits which are necessary at this material time,” the statement added.
The former senator concluded his letter by formally severing ties with the PDP effective October 10, 2025, while wishing the party well in its future endeavours.
“Consequently, I hereby resign my membership from the PDP effective from October 10, 2025, as I wish the party success in its activities,” he stated.
Though Ayoola did not disclose his next political destination, sources within Oyo’s political circle suggest that the former lawmaker may be aligning with another major political bloc ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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