Nigerian politician and social reform advocate, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo
Nigerian politician and social reform advocate, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He said his move served as “a strategic and patriotic step toward rebuilding Nigeria’s unity and hope.”
Ajadi announced his resignation on Monday, November 10, 2025, during a press briefing where he presented copies of his resignation letter to journalists. The letter was addressed to the NNPP Ward Chairman, the Obafemi Owode Local Government Chairman, the Ogun State Chairman, the Southwest Chairman, and the National Chairman of the party.
He stated that his decision followed deep reflection on Nigeria’s political direction and the need to operate within a broader platform capable of driving genuine national transformation.
He said, “My decision to join the Peoples Democratic Party is both strategic and patriotic,” Ajadi said. “I have great respect for the NNPP and what it stands for, but at this point in Nigeria’s history, I believe the PDP offers a wider and stronger platform for national reconciliation, youth empowerment, and true federalism.”
Ajadi, who was the NNPP governorship candidate in Ogun State during the 2023 general elections—after stepping down as a presidential aspirant in support of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso—clarified that his exit from the NNPP was not due to animosity but guided by conviction and renewed purpose.
“There is no bad blood between me and my former party,” he noted. “I remain grateful for the opportunity to have served under its banner. However, as Nigeria continues to grapple with economic hardship, unemployment, and leadership challenges, it is time for like-minded patriots to close ranks and rebuild trust in governance.”
“Nigeria is at a crossroads hence, we need leaders who can listen to the people and act selflessly. I am confident that my entry into the PDP will strengthen the party’s grassroots base and reawaken hope among ordinary Nigerians.”
PDP officials in the South-West welcomed Ajadi’s defection, describing it as a “boost to the PDP’s democratic family” and praising his integrity, youth mobilization capacity, and social impact.
Reaffirming his commitment to national service, Ajadi pledged to work with PDP leaders at all levels to promote transparency, peace-building, and inclusive governance.
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