Momodu said his decision to leave the party was made effective immediately in a letter dated July 17, 2025, which was sent to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State.

The letter states, “My reason is clear-cut and easy to understand.” Unquestionably, antidemocratic forces from both inside and outside our party have taken control of it in plain daylight. Therefore, it is acceptable to leave the party’s corpse to them while the bulk of us sincerely join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a new coalition party.

Momodu, the publisher of Ovation International and a former PDP presidential candidate, thanked the ward-level party leadership for their unwavering support over the years.

His switch to the ADC signals a dramatic change in Edo State politics and gives the ongoing realignments in the run-up to the general elections in 2027 more impetus.

Since joining the PDP in 2021, Momodu has taken an active part in party events and national discussions. His departure comes after a string of high-profile individuals quit because they were fed up with the internal dynamics of the party.