Alhaji Babatude Mohammed, a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, has announced his resignation from the party. In a phone conversation reported by Media Talk Africa on Saturday, he disclosed his intention to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Mohammed has been a PDP member since 2002 and served as Speaker of the State House of Assembly from 2009 to 2011, noting that he had fulfilled his obligations to the party before deciding to leave.
He described the PDP as “hopeless,” a sentiment that drove his departure. While many party leaders in Kwara State have previously defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mohammed remained loyal to the PDP until now. In his resignation letter dated 15 October 2025, addressed to the party chairman of Agunjin Ward in the Ifelodun Local Government Area, he cited personal reasons for his exit.
A staunch supporter of former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, Mohammed’s move could have significant implications for Kwara’s political landscape. His planned shift to the ADC adds to a growing list of politicians changing parties, reflecting the fluid nature of Nigerian politics. The ADC may benefit from his defection, gaining new support and perspectives that could alter the state’s balance of power.
Meanwhile, the PDP must reassess its strategy and rally its remaining members to preserve its influence in the region. Mohammed’s resignation underscores the complexities of party politics in Nigeria, where alliances and loyalties are continually evolving.
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