Former Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Agboola Ayoola, fondly called Alleluyah, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State.
A letter dated Friday,October,10,2025, formally confirmed his withdrawal from the party,bringing an end to his years of membership in the PDP.
The announcement was made public in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Ayoola, who hails from Itesiwaju Local Government Area, served as Oyo North senator between 2011 and 2015. He was also Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs under former Governors Rashidi Ladoja and the late Adebayo Alao-Akala from 2003 to 2011. Notably, he was the only PDP senator elected from the South-West during his time in the National Assembly.
In his resignation letter, Ayoola expressed appreciation to the PDP for providing him the platform to contribute to governance at both state and national levels. He explained that his decision to leave the party was informed by his plans for future political engagements.
In the letter he stated: “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.
“However, 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.”
“Consequently, I hereby resign my membership from the PDP effective from October 10, 2025, as I wish the party success in its activities.”
Although the former senator did not state his next political destination, his absence from recent PDP congresses and his reference to “future political pursuits” suggest that he may be preparing for a new phase in his political career.