Ex-Ondo gov, Olusegun Mimiko dumps PDP

Politics Ex-Ondo gov, Olusegun Mimiko dumps PDP Published on April 16, 2026 By Vanessa Onah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ahead of the 2027 general elections. His resignation was confirmed in a letter dated April 10, 2026, addressed to the PDP chairman in Ward 7, Ondo West Local Government Area, in which he formally notified the party of his exit. In the letter, Mimiko stated: “I am tendering my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, effective from April 10, 2026.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He explained that his decision followed growing uncertainty about his political position in recent months, adding that it had become necessary to clarify his status. “As I have been somewhat distanced from party activities, I wish to put it on record that I am no longer a member of the PDP,” he said. Mimiko also stressed that he does not harbour any grievances against members of the party. Don't Miss Tinubu, APC behind ‘suspension’ of Atiku, Lawal by non-existent Adamawa ADC faction – Eze You may like PDP calls for united front against APC in Abia Police foil attempt to bomb govt facilities in Ondo, nab six Atiku reveals sources of his wealth, says he funded setting up of PDP Ogun Assembly: Abiodun influenced PDP lawmakers’ defection to APC – Minority Leader 2027: We’ve never produced Senator or Rep member — Ondo indigenes to Gov Aiyedatiwa PDP loses last Sokoto Assembly lawmaker to ADC

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