Former Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), has resigned from the opposition party, bringing his membership to an end amid reports that he may be preparing to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Jegede’s resignation is confirmed, while his reported move to the ADC and possible interest in the 2028 Ondo State governorship election have not been publicly confirmed by him.
What Jegede’s Exit Signals
Jegede formally resigned from the PDP in a letter dated August 7, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of Ward 11, Owode/Imagun Ward, Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Fabiyi Kole Adewale.
The resignation took effect immediately, according to the letter.
The development comes as political attention begins to build around the next governorship contest in Ondo State, with sources claiming that Jegede could soon announce a new political direction.
Jegede Formally Leaves PDP
In the letter titled “Resignation,” Jegede informed the ward chairman of his decision to leave the PDP.
He wrote:
“Kindly take this as a formal notice of my resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, effective immediately.”
The former governorship candidate later confirmed his resignation to The Nation, removing any doubt over his departure from the party.
Jegede, however, did not disclose the political platform he intends to join.
The Political History Behind The Move
Jegede is a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State under former Governor Olusegun Mimiko.
He subsequently emerged as the PDP’s governorship candidate in the 2016 and 2020 Ondo State elections.
In both contests, he faced the late former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) but was defeated.
His departure from the PDP therefore marks the exit of a politician who has previously played a prominent role in the state’s governorship contests.
What Jegede Says About His Next Move
Confirming his resignation, Jegede said he would announce his next political move in due course.
“Yes, I can confirm my resignation from the PDP. I will also let you know my next political move,” he said.
The statement confirms his departure but stops short of identifying his next party.
That leaves his immediate political destination open, pending any formal announcement from him.
Sources Link Jegede To ADC
Despite Jegede’s decision not to disclose his next political platform, sources said he would soon announce his official defection to the African Democratic Congress.
According to the sources, Jegede is also expected to contest the Ondo State governorship election in 2028.
The claims, however, remain unconfirmed by Jegede in the account provided.
His own statement only indicates that he will announce his next political move, meaning the reported ADC defection should not yet be treated as a completed political transition.
What An ADC Move Could Mean For 2028
If Jegede eventually joins the ADC and pursues the governorship, the move could position him for another attempt at the Ondo State governorship, having previously contested the position twice on the PDP platform.
Such a development could also add another experienced political figure to the emerging field ahead of the 2028 election.
However, the political implications remain dependent on whether Jegede formally joins the ADC and subsequently seeks its governorship ticket.
For now, the confirmed development is his resignation from the PDP, while the reported ADC move and 2028 ambition remain prospective.
The Road To The 2028 Ondo Contest
Jegede’s resignation leaves his political future at an important transition point.
He has confirmed his exit from the PDP but has yet to publicly announce his next political destination.
Sources have linked him to the ADC and suggested that he could seek the 2028 governorship, but those developments await confirmation from Jegede himself.
The next significant step will therefore be his promised announcement, which could clarify whether his departure from the PDP marks the beginning of another bid for the Ondo State governorship or a different political direction.
