Yemi Obafemi
Senator Dino Melaye has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s lack of potency and capacity to rescue Nigerians from the prevailing political decay in the country.
Melaye, is a former senator and member of the House of Representatives and also a member of the People’s Democratic Party.
He was the spokesperson of 2023 presidential candidate of People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubaka
His resignation was conveyed in a letter dated July 4, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area, Kogi State. The letter was personally signed by the former senator.
The statement reads : “I hereby tender my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 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.
“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.
“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.
“Thank you for the opportunity to serve under the platform during my period of membership.”
