Ex-NNPP Ogun gov’orship candidate, Amb Ajadi defects to PDP
The 2023 governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Ogun State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has officially resigned from the party and joined the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Oguntoyinbo described his move to PDP as “a strategic and patriotic step toward rebuilding Nigeria’s unity and hope.”
The announcement came on Monday, during a press briefing where Ajadi formally presented copies of his resignation letter to journalists, signaling his official withdrawal from the NNPP and alignment with the PDP.
In the letter, which was formally addressed to the Ward Chairman, NNPP Chairman of Obafemi Owode Local Government, the Ogun State NNPP Chairman, the NNPP Southwest Chairman, and the National Chairman of the party, Ajadi stated that his decision came after deep reflection on Nigeria’s political direction and the need to work within a broader platform capable of driving genuine national transformation.
Ajadi said: “My decision to join the Peoples Democratic Party is both strategic and patriotic.
“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 solidarity with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who later became the party’s presidential candidate, clarified that his exit from the NNPP was not borne out of animosity but guided by conviction and renewed purpose.
“There is no bad blood between me and my former party, 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,” he said.
Ajadi, while noting that Nigeria is at a crossroad, pointed out that the country need leaders who listen to the people.
“Nigeria is at a crossroads, 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,” he said.
Party officials in South-west described Ajadi’s defection as a “boost to the PDP’s democratic family,” praising his record of integrity, youth mobilization, and social impact as assets that will enrich the party’s vision.
Reaffirming his commitment to national service, Ambassador Ajadi pledged to work closely with PDP leaders at all levels to promote transparency, peace-building, and inclusive governance.
“This is not just about party politics,” he reiterated. “It is about rekindling the faith of Nigerians in democracy and ensuring that our people begin to feel the real dividends of good governance.”