Dino Melaye Dumps PDP, States Reasons

Former senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has officially parted ways with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), blaming the party’s dwindling influence and failure to provide effective leadership as the reason for his exit.

Melaye made the announcement on Thursday through a resignation letter he posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account. 

The letter, dated July 4, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman in Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, marked his complete disengagement from all party-related activities.

“I hereby tender my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party at all levels of involvement.

This decision has become imperative due to the lack of potency and capacity by the party to deliver the Nigerian people from the prevailing political cankerworms that have eaten deeply into the fabric of our dear nation,” the letter partly read.

Melaye, who was the PDP’s flagbearer in the 2023 Kogi governorship election, said the decision came after extensive soul-searching and assessment of the party’s direction.

“Having carefully reflected on the state of the party, I can no longer in good conscience participate in the activities of the parties or lend my support to her agenda,” the letter continued.

He also made it clear that his departure should be viewed as total and irrevocable.

“In view of the above, please consider this as my formal withdrawal from the party and all its activities at all levels with immediate effect,” the letter added.

The former lawmaker concluded his letter with an expression of appreciation for the years spent under the PDP umbrella.

“Thank you for the opportunity to serve under the platform during my period of membership,” the letter concluded.