A former lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has tendered his resignation to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leading to an increase in the numbers which have left the party in recent times.
He made this public on Thursday via his X handle, as he shared an image of the letter. Stating the reason for his resignation, he cited the party’s inability to rescue Nigeria from what he described as “prevailing political cankerworms”.
Melaye noted in the resignation letter that he can no longer in good conscience participate in the activities of the parties or lend his support to her agenda.
Meanwhile, the former senator in a video posted on his handle was seen receiving the ADC membership card
His resignation adds to the growing wave of defection from the PDP in recent time. Recently, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had joined the ADC. Dino’s move paints a picture of him aligning with his former principal ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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