Adeleke Resigns from PDP: Osun Governorship Primary Fallout
- On Monday evening, November 4, 2025, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
- The letter, titled "Resignation of my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)," explicitly states, "Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the People's Democratic...
- Governor Adeleke also expressed gratitude to the PDP for the opportunities it afforded him,specifically mentioning his elections as a Senator representing Osun West and as Governor of Osun...
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Governor Adeleke Resigns from PDP, Throwing Osun state Politics into Uncertainty
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Updated December 3, 2025, 04:33 AM EST
what Happened?
On Monday evening, November 4, 2025, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The resignation letter, addressed to the Chairman of Sagba Ward 2 in Ede, cited an ongoing crisis within the PDP’s national leadership as the primary reason for his decision.
The letter, titled “Resignation of my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),” explicitly states, “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate effect.”
Governor Adeleke also expressed gratitude to the PDP for the opportunities it afforded him,specifically mentioning his elections as a Senator representing Osun West and as Governor of Osun State under the party’s banner. He wrote, ”I thank the People’s Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the People’s Democratic Party.”
Impact on Osun State Politics
Adeleke’s resignation has created notable disruption in Osun State’s political landscape. The PDP now faces considerable uncertainty regarding its scheduled primary election,the legitimacy of its processes,and the overall stability of its political structure within the state. The timing of the resignation, just before a planned primary, raises questions about the future of the party’s candidate selection process.
as of November 5, 2025, it remains unclear whether the PDP will proceed with the primary election scheduled for Tuesday, November 5th, or postpone it to a later date to address the implications of the governor’s departure. The party leadership is expected to issue a statement clarifying its next steps.
Background: Adeleke’s Political Career
ademola Adeleke first gained prominence as a Senator representing Osun West. he was elected Governor of Osun State in July 2022,defeating incumbent Governor Gboyega Oyetola in a closely contested election. Premium Times reported extensively on the 2022 election results.
His victory marked a significant shift in Osun State politics, ending the all Progressives Congress (APC)’s eight-year rule. Though,internal divisions within the PDP have been reported in recent months,contributing to the current crisis.