PROFESSOR ABIODUN RAUFU DUMPS PDP OVER “SELFISH POLITICIANS”
PROFESSOR ABIODUN RAUFU [GREATRIBUNETVNEWS]
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–EX-House of Representatives aspirant quits, says PDP has strayed from 1999 founding ideals
Key Issues:
1. Resignation Over Lingering Crisis and Deviation from Ideals
_”A former House of Representatives aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, Professor Abiodun Raufu, has formally resigned his membership from the party, citing the lingering internal crisis and deviation from the party’s founding ideals.”
2. Formal Disengagement Process Completed
_”In a resignation letter dated May 27, 2026, and addressed to the party leadership at both the ward and local government levels in Lagelu local government, Raufu announced his withdrawal from the PDP and the return of his party membership card as part of the formal disengagement process.”
3. Internal Divisions Called Incompatible with PDP’s Values
_”The former Editor of Nigerian Tribune who is currently a Professor of Criminal Justice in the United States said his decision came after prolonged observation of developments within the party, noting that the internal divisions and leadership struggles had become incompatible with the values upon which the PDP was established in 1999.”
4. Blame Placed on Selfish Politicians Fragmenting the Party
_”According to him, ‘the fragmentation of the party by a few selfish politicians whose crass ambition clashes with the founding principles upon which the party was founded’ had made it necessary for ‘decent people’ to distance themselves from the situation.”
Raufu stated that although many politicians had either defected quietly or remained within the party while supporting rival political platforms, he delayed his resignation in order to fully understand how the crisis within the PDP would unfold.
He clarified that his resignation was not motivated by plans to join another political party or contest any elective office in the current electoral cycle.
Rather, he explained that his decision was aimed at giving him the freedom to support candidates across party lines whose vision and political ideals align with his own.
He also stressed that he did not want to find himself in a position where he could be accused of engaging in anti-party activities.
“This letter is therefore for record purposes,” he stated.
The resignation adds to the growing list of defections and withdrawals currently affecting the PDP across several states ahead of future political realignments and elections.
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