A Resignation That Speaks Volumes

A Resignation That Speaks Volumes

The resignation of Aare Dele Momodu from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), as made public , is not just another political departure — it’s a loud commentary on the internal collapse of a party once hailed as Africa’s largest.

In a brief but sharply worded letter addressed to the Chairman of PDP Ward 4 in Edo State, Momodu described the party as a “carcass hijacked by antidemocratic forces” and expressed his support for a new political front, the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

This is no ordinary exit.

Momodu has been more than just a member of the PDP. As a media mogul, presidential aspirant, and influential voice in Nigerian politics, his presence offered the PDP a connection to intellectual elites, the youth demographic, and even cultural circles. Losing him sends a clear signal — that the rot within the party is no longer a whisper but a resounding scream.

If nothing else, this resignation is a warning siren. Echoing concerns that PDP, once a symbol of democratic ideals in Nigeria, may be sliding into irrelevance unless it swiftly undertakes reformative introspection.

The phrase “a requiem for PDP” used in his caption suggests finality. It’s not just a departure, it’s an obituary.

But what’s next? Will Momodu’s defection energize the ADC? Can this new coalition party create real traction? Is this the beginning of a broader exodus of intellectual and reform-minded figures from the PDP?

The political chessboard is shifting.