Osun Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Resigns from PDP Amid Growing Political Tensions
Senator Cites “Irreconcilable Differences” as Reason for Departure
In a significant political development, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, representing Osun Central senatorial district, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement comes amid growing factionalism within Nigeria’s main opposition party and persistent rumors about potential high-profile defections in Osun State.
The lawmaker submitted his resignation letter dated July 12, 2025, to the PDP Ward 3 chairman in Oke Ejigbo, Ila Orangun, Osun State. In the document obtained by The New Diplomat, Senator Fadeyi attributed his decision to fundamental disagreements within the party’s leadership structure.
Content of the Resignation Letter
The letter stated: “I wish to formally notify you that I am resigning my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect. Irreconcilable differences and irreparable division that have emerged and court cases and counter court cases in the last 3 years, which have created factions in the party at the national level.”
Senator Fadeyi emphasized that his decision followed extensive consultations with political associates, family members, and close allies. The resignation marks another blow to the PDP’s stability in Osun State, coming just months after Senator Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) similarly abandoned the party.
Political Context: Adeleke’s Rumored Defection
The senator’s departure occurs against the backdrop of persistent speculation about Governor Ademola Adeleke’s political future. Despite the governor’s repeated denials, including a July 5 statement dismissing defection rumors as “fake news,” political observers note increasing signs of realignment in Osun’s political landscape.
The rumors gained momentum after Governor Adeleke’s private meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos last month. The governor was accompanied by his brother Adedeji Adeleke and nephew, the popular musician Davido, fueling speculation about potential negotiations with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Sources Suggest Ongoing Political Realignment
Insiders close to the Osun State government reveal that Governor Adeleke has been conducting discreet consultations with various stakeholders. Some aides have openly suggested the governor is “evaluating all political options” ahead of the 2026 governorship election.
Political analysts interpret Senator Fadeyi’s resignation as potentially indicative of broader shifts within Osun’s political establishment. The twin departures of Fadeyi and Fadahunsi from the PDP represent significant erosion of the party’s senatorial representation in the state.
Implications for Osun’s Political Future
The developments raise important questions about:
- The PDP’s ability to maintain cohesion in Osun State
- Potential realignment of political forces ahead of 2026 elections
- The impact on governance and legislative agenda in Osun
- Possible domino effect on other PDP members in the state
As of publication time, neither the PDP state chapter nor national leadership has issued an official response to Senator Fadeyi’s resignation. Political observers await clarity on whether the senator intends to join another party or operate as an independent legislator.
For more details on this developing story, read the original report at The New Diplomat.