Human rights lawyer and 2027 Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant in Oyo state, Niyi Aborishade, has resigned from the PDP and joined the African Democratic Congress.
Aborishade said his decision was informed by the deepening crisis within the PDP, which, according to him, raises concerns that the party may be unable to field a credible candidate in the next election.
Speaking with journalists in Ibadan, he said persistent internal conflicts in the PDP made it impossible for him to continue, noting that the situation posed a threat to internal democracy within the party.
He said, “In as much as PDP is not able to resolve its internal crisis, in as much as protagonist in PDP refuses to listen to any voice of reason, we are moving forward, we are moving to ADC.
“ADC is prepared to give us opportunity to practice democracy, fairness, and equity. I’m moving with all my supporters from all the 33 local governments. Most of them are leaders of PDP, but they are moving with us.
“We will make the party popular. When you see the caliber of people that have joined ADC, you will know ADC will become a formidable party in Nigeria.
“The correct party now that is popular is ADC. And that’s where I belong. I will always work with the progressives. I will always work for the interests of justice and the best interests of Nigeria.
In his remark, ADC chairman in Oyo State, Alhaji Yinka Olona said PDP is already dead and currently at the grave yard, and waiting for final burial, adding that the only viable opposition that will provide credible alternative is ADC.
