Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has formally announced his resignation from the party, ending decades of active involvement in the PDP’s national politics.
Ologbondiyan disclosed his departure in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter), account on Saturday morning. He revealed that he had notified the chairman of his Okekoko Ward 09, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, of his decision to withdraw his membership, citing personal reasons for his exit.
In the letter he shared publicly, titled “NOTIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP WITHDRAWAL,” the former PDP spokesperson expressed gratitude to party leaders at all levels for the platform and opportunities offered to him over the years.
The letter partly reads:
“Let me start by thanking you as well as other levels of leadership in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the opportunities provided for me to serve the party as well as our fatherland, Nigeria.
It is now imperative to bring your attention to the fact that I have reviewed my participation in the PDP and come to the conclusion that, for personal reasons, I need to make my exit.
I have therefore come to a decision to formally withdraw my membership of the PDP, henceforth.”
Ologbondiyan, a seasoned journalist and prominent political communicator, served as the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, where he became one of the party’s most visible voices during critical national moments. Before then, he worked as a special adviser to former Senate President, David Mark, who now serves as the national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
His long experience in political media strategy helped shape PDP’s messaging for years.
His resignation comes at a time when the PDP is facing internal strains, leadership disputes, and rising concerns about its cohesion ahead of upcoming electoral cycles. Ologbondiyan had in past public comments warned about the need for stronger leadership and internal unity within the party.
Despite his long-standing ties to PDP, he has not yet disclosed his next political move. His association with former Senate President, David Mark has triggered speculation about a possible shift to the ADC, but Ologbondiyan has not confirmed joining any political party.
For now, his resignation adds to the list of high-profile departures from the PDP in recent months, raising fresh questions about the party’s stability and direction.