Mass Exodus: Makinde’s Loyalists Exit Oyo PDP As Gov. Plans To Unveil New Party 

By Akanni Toba 

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo State chapter, has started witnessing a tectonic change  in its fold which is apparently sparked by the imminent defection of the governor of the state, Seyi Makinde, following the crisis in the party at the national level.

As of the time of filing this report, many serving  House of Representatives members and aspirants for various elective positions in the 2027 general elections have announced their exit from the PDP.

Also prominent members of the party in the state are not left out of the mass Exodus as many have indicated interest in dumping the PDP.

Among politicians who have resigned are:

Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, representing Ibarapa Central and North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives; House of Representatives member for Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide; the Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji and the PDP governorship aspirant, Ajadi Oguntoyinbo.

In their separate resignation letters, they cited PDP’s internal wrangling as reason for exiting the party.

Adebayo, popularly known as Ibarapakan, said, “I am leaving the party because of the leadership crisis rocking the party.”

The Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Olatunji, in a resignation letter dated 5 May 2026 and submitted to the Chairman of Ward 5, Oluyole Local Government, Mojeed Raji Iyan, attributed his decision to disagreements among the party’s leadership at the national level.

He hinted that he would communicate his next political decision to the people, as wider consultations are still ongoing among critical stakeholders and leaders in Oluyole Local Government.

Ajadi said the lingering internal crisis within the party could pose legal challenges to his gubernatorial aspiration in the long run.

Speaking on his move to leave the PDP, Odidiomo noted that though the decision is difficult, it became necessary in view of prevailing realities within the party structure and his desire to continue pursuing his political aspirations.

The exits of these politicians are likely to have been prompted by  reports that the governor will soon dump the PDP for another party.

According to the reports making the rounds, Makinde will soon announce the Action Democratic Congress as the new platform to be used by his loyalists, supporters and members of the PDP in the state seeking elective positions in the 2027 elections.