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					<description><![CDATA[Former Senator representing Kogi West,&#160;Dino Melaye, has caused a major stir in the political scene after&#160;officially resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The flamboyant politician did not just walk away quietly — he dropped heavy words that have sparked nationwide reactions. Dino’s Exit Letter Goes Public In a letter dated&#160;July 4, 2025, addressed to [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Former Senator representing Kogi West,&nbsp;<strong>Dino Melaye</strong>, has caused a major stir in the political scene after&nbsp;<strong>officially resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)</strong>. The flamboyant politician did not just walk away quietly — he dropped heavy words that have sparked nationwide reactions.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dino’s Exit Letter Goes Public</h3>



<p>In a letter dated&nbsp;<strong>July 4, 2025</strong>, addressed to the PDP&nbsp;<strong>Chairman of Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State</strong>, Dino declared that he was cutting all ties with the party — and he meant every level. The letter, which has now gone viral, was also shared via his&nbsp;<strong>verified X (formerly Twitter) account</strong>&nbsp;on Thursday,&nbsp;<strong>July 31</strong>.</p>



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<p>“I hereby tender my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party at all levels of involvement,” the letter read.</p>
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<p><strong>Omo, e no end there.</strong>&nbsp;He went on to throw serious shade at the PDP’s current structure, calling out what he described as a&nbsp;<strong>“lack of potency and capacity”</strong>&nbsp;to address Nigeria’s deep-rooted issues.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">PDP’s Credibility Called Into Question</h3>



<p>According to Melaye, his decision came after&nbsp;<strong>deep reflection</strong>&nbsp;on the party’s direction — or as he put it,&nbsp;<strong>lack thereof</strong>. The former senator, who also contested the&nbsp;<strong>2023 Kogi governorship under PDP</strong>, stated that he could no longer continue to align with a platform that, in his view, is&nbsp;<strong>no longer in tune with the nation’s urgent needs</strong>.</p>



<p>He wrote:</p>



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<p>“Having carefully reflected on the state of the party, I can no longer in good conscience participate in the activities of the party or lend my support to her agenda.”</p>
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<p>He rounded off the letter with a&nbsp;<strong>formal withdrawal from PDP activities at all levels</strong>, effective immediately.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dino Officially Joins ADC</h3>



<p>And just when you thought that was the end, Dino took it a step further —&nbsp;<strong>he’s now officially a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)</strong>. In a follow-up video shared online, the ex-lawmaker made it clear that his political journey isn’t slowing down — just shifting base.</p>



<p><strong>Omo this move go definitely scatter table inside PDP.</strong>&nbsp;Many netizens are already speculating about what his next big step might be — another governorship run or something even higher?</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Final Thoughts</h3>



<p>As expected, Dino’s exit from PDP has sent ripples across Nigeria’s political space, with some praising his boldness and others questioning the motive behind his timing. Whether you&#8217;re a fan or a critic, one thing is sure —&nbsp;<strong>Dino knows how to command attention.</strong></p>



<p>Let’s see how ADC handles this new heavyweight. Because with Dino,&nbsp;<strong>political drama is always guaranteed.</strong></p>



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<div class="embed-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="in" dir="ltr">SDM fully ADC <a href="https://t.co/ZtytRFa6ly">pic.twitter.com/ZtytRFa6ly</a></p>&mdash; Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@_dinomelaye) <a href="https://twitter.com/_dinomelaye/status/1950918173768688086?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
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