The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Seun Adelore, has resigned from the party, citing deepening injustice, lack of internal democracy, and poor reward for loyalty.
Adelore, a known political ally of Governor Seyi Makinde, tendered his resignation in a letter obtained by Punch on Sunday in Ibadan.
In the resignation letter addressed to the party hierarchy, Adelore accused the PDP in Oyo State of straying from democratic values and allowing select factions to dominate the structure.
He described the current internal dynamics as one that discourages loyalty and sacrifices long-standing principles of fairness.
Sources within the party told Punch that Adelore’s resignation may not be unconnected to the recent adoption of Folajimi Oyekunle, the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Makinde, as the consensus candidate for the upcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election.
Oyekunle was reportedly picked at a high-level meeting chaired by Makinde, where other aspirants were said to have stepped down and pledged their support.
The seat became vacant following the death of Olaide Akinremi, an APC lawmaker who represented the constituency until his passing on July 10, 2024, in Abuja.
In his statement, Adelore maintained that his decision to leave was made after wide consultations with his supporters and stakeholders across the state.
He also expressed disappointment over what he described as the erosion of core values and a growing culture of intolerance within the PDP.
The resignation letter read, “I write to formally tender my resignation as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ibadan North Local Government, effective July 7, 2025. I also hereby withdraw my membership from the party.
“This decision was not made lightly. After deep personal reflection and wide consultation with my supporters, I have chosen to step aside in order to preserve my integrity and honour.
“Despite my significant contributions to the party since 2018 alongside other loyal members, which contributed to the success of the current administration, I have watched with deep concern as values have deteriorated within the party.
“Vindictiveness, authoritarian tendencies, and a lack of respect for human dignity have unfortunately become pervasive. As Niccolò Machiavelli observed, despots often mask cruelty with gestures of charity, while trampling those who helped bring them to power. This pattern has become evident in the state, where loyalty is often punished rather than appreciated.
“Over the past two years, I have witnessed a growing trend of imposition, intimidation, and disregard for democratic processes—practices that conflict with the foundational principles of the PDP. I can no longer lend my name and reputation to such contradictions.
“I am deeply grateful to my supporters, whose unwavering belief in my leadership has been humbling. It has been an honour to serve the party and contribute meaningfully to the progress of the state.
“I remain firmly committed to the ideals of true democracy and the genuine development of our state, not superficial accomplishments promoted by surrogates.”