In a shocking development, Alhaji Adelakun Adesola Fatai, Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 07 of Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, has announced his exit from the party.
Heritage Echo gathered that Alhaji Fatai submitted a formal letter to party officials on 31st of August, 2,025, signaling the end of his PDP membership.
This development has sent ripples through the local political landscape, with many speculating about Alhaji Fatai’s next move.
As a respected figure in Ido Local Government politics, his departure from the PDP could significantly affect the party’s fortunes.
In a letter submitted to the party officials and received by Mr. Iskilu Olowonyo, the Ward 07 Party Secretary on Monday September 1st, 2025, the statement read in parts;
“With a heavy heart and after deep reflection, I hereby resign as Ward Chairman and a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) effective immediately.
“My commitment to our party’s vision has been unwavering, driven by a belief in its potential to uplift my constituency (Ward 7). However, the consistent failure to fulfill campaign promises in my constituency (Ward 7) has left our people disillusioned for six and a half years.
“They have seen no meaningful dividends of democracy, most especially, good roads. All roads in different areas in my constituency (Ward 7) are inaccessible and in deplorable conditions, areas like Agbofieti Junction to Oganla Orita Faaji to Orisunbare Wire & Cable, in which our Excellency Engr. DR. OLUWASEYI Makinde himself made the promise to the people of these areas during the campaign in 2019 that work would be done on these roads within the first 100 days in office if they voted for him to become governor. But this is another one and a half years in the second term in office, and nothing has been done yet”.
Nihort-Alafara-Elenusonso road to Ido town and many others are no longer motorable.
“And those who were in charge of the party and party leaders are less concerned about the welfare of the electorate. Instead, they always create unnecessary crises within the party years ago.
“As elections loom, I find it untenable to ask my constituency (Ward 7) to renew their trust in a party that has not delivered, a task that conflicts with my principles and duty to those I represent. For now, I choose to step back and observe political landscapes hoping for a future where promises translate into action. Should the PDP demonstrate tangible progress in fulfilling its commitments to my constituency (Ward 7), I may consider my return”.
“I am grateful for the opportunities and bonds formed within the party and wish it success in restoring its credibility.
Thank you for the privilege of serving. The statement concluded.
