Olufemi Ajadi resigns from NNPP, joins PDP

Nigerian politician, businessman, and social reform advocate, Amb. Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the move as “a strategic and patriotic step toward rebuilding Nigeria’s unity and hope.”

The announcement was confirmed on Monday, November 10, 2025, after Ajadi had sent his resignation letter to the Ward Chairman of NNPP, Chairman of Obafemi Owode Local Government, the Ogun State NNPP Chairman, the Southwest Chairman, and the National Chairman.

In his resignation letter, Ajadi noted that his decision followed deep reflection on Nigeria’s political direction and the need to work within a broader platform capable of driving genuine national transformation.

“My decision to join the Peoples Democratic Party is both strategic and patriotic,” Ajadi stated. “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, clarified that his departure 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,” he emphasized. “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.”

However, political observers have described Ajadi’s defection as one of the most strategic realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, a period expected to redefine Nigeria’s political alliances and ideological coalitions.

Beyond politics, Amb. Ajadi is widely known for his humanitarian and youth development initiatives.

Through the Olufemi Ajadi Foundation, he has supported widows, artisans, and small-scale farmers across several states with training, micro-grants, and empowerment programmes. His advocacy for youth inclusion, entrepreneurship, and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic and religious communities has earned him national recognition.

A consistent voice for press freedom, security reform, and good governance, Ajadi has long championed responsive leadership and civic accountability.

“Nigeria is at a crossroads,” he noted. “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 region described Ajadi’s defection as a “boost to the PDP’s democratic family,” lauding his record of integrity, youth mobilization, and social impact as valuable assets that would strengthen the party’s vision.

Reaffirming his commitment to national service, 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 concluded. “It is about rekindling the faith of Nigerians in democracy and ensuring that our people begin to feel the real dividends of good governance.”