A former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Alhaji Babatunde Mohammed, has announced his resignation from the party. According to Media Talk Africa, Mohammed revealed his plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a phone conversation on Saturday.
Mohammed, a long-time member of the PDP since 2002, stated that he had paid his dues to the party, having served as Speaker of the State House of Assembly from 2009 to 2011. He expressed that his former party had become hopeless, prompting his decision to leave. Notably, while other party leaders, including those in Kwara State, had defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the past, Mohammed chose to remain loyal to the PDP until now.
In his resignation letter dated October 15, 2025, addressed to the party chairman of Agunjin Ward in the Ifelodun Local Government Area, Mohammed cited personal reasons for his departure. As a staunch loyalist of former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, Mohammed’s decision may have implications for the political landscape in Kwara State.
The development comes as the PDP continues to navigate internal dynamics and external pressures. Mohammed’s resignation highlights the complexities of party politics in Nigeria, where alliances and loyalties can shift over time. With his planned move to the ADC, Mohammed joins a growing list of politicians who have switched parties in recent years, reflecting the evolving nature of Nigerian politics.
As the political scene in Kwara State continues to unfold, Mohammed’s decision is likely to generate interest among observers and stakeholders. The African Democratic Congress, as a recipient of Mohammed’s planned defection, may see an influx of new support and perspectives, potentially altering the balance of power in the state. Meanwhile, the PDP will need to reassess its strategy and rally its remaining members to maintain its influence in the region.
