Prof. Oluwamuyiwa Favour Ayodele, a presidential hopeful, has formally resigned from the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) following his omission from the party’s recently released list of cleared and uncleared presidential aspirants.
In a resignation letter dated May 25, 2026, and addressed to the National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Ayodele described the development as a breach of trust and a violation of the party’s principles. Copies of the letter were also forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the PRP National Secretary, and the Osun State Chairman.
Ayodele, who had declared his intention to contest Nigeria’s presidency under the PRP platform, said his exclusion signalled a lack of recognition by the party leadership.
“My intention was to be a permanent member and contribute meaningfully to building the party,” he wrote. “However, the recent development, where my name was not included among both cleared and uncleared aspirants, represents a clear breach of agreement and runs contrary to the values of the party.”
The former aspirant noted that he had previously resolved to remain in the party under all circumstances, except if his name was excluded from official processes — a condition he said has now been met.
“I cannot stay where my presence is not acknowledged. It is only reasonable and honourable to step aside,” he added.
Ayodele, who also serves as Executive Chairman of VisionAfric Global, did not disclose his next political move but extended goodwill to the party in its future endeavours.
His resignation underscores growing concerns about internal party processes and transparency as political activities intensify ahead of Nigeria’s next general elections.
