Nearly a year after his expulsion at the ward level, former Kogi West Senator and 2023 governorship candidate, Dino Melaye, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Announcing his exit in a letter posted via his X account on Thursday, July 4, 2025, Melaye cited what he described as the party’s lack of potency and capacity to rescue Nigeria from “political cankerworms.” He said the decision followed deep reflection on the current state and direction of the PDP.
Although he did not disclose his next political destination, his presence at the inaugural meeting of the African Democratic Party, a new coalition movement, suggests a possible shift to the emerging platform.
Melaye’s departure comes over 10 months after the PDP executives in Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 suspended him for alleged anti-party activities. He was later expelled for failing to appear before a disciplinary committee.
Despite past affiliations and leadership roles under the PDP, Melaye said he could no longer, in good conscience, participate in the party’s affairs. His resignation letter emphasized a complete withdrawal from all levels and activities of the party, marking an end to what he called a significant chapter in his political journey.
