Former Ogun State governorship candidate, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has officially dumped the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The politician made the announcement on Monday, November 10, 2025, describing his move as “a strategic and patriotic step toward rebuilding Nigeria’s unity and hope.”
Ajadi, a businessman and social reform advocate, revealed his decision at a press briefing where he presented copies of his resignation letter to journalists.
The letters were addressed to the NNPP ward chairman, the Obafemi Owode local government chairman, the Ogun State chairman, the Southwest chairman, and the party’s national leadership.
Explaining his reason for the switch, Ajadi said his decision came after deep reflection on Nigeria’s political direction and the need to work within a larger structure capable of driving genuine change.
“My decision to join the Peoples Democratic Party is both strategic and patriotic,” he said. “I have great respect for the NNPP and what it stands for, but at this point in Nigeria’s history, I believe the PDP offers a wider and stronger platform for national reconciliation, youth empowerment, and true federalism.”
Ajadi, who contested for the Ogun governorship seat under the NNPP in 2023 after stepping down as a presidential aspirant for Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, clarified that his defection was not driven by disagreement.
“There is no bad blood between me and my former party,” he added. “I remain grateful for the opportunity to have served under its banner. However, as Nigeria continues to grapple with economic hardship, unemployment, and leadership challenges, it is time for like-minded patriots to close ranks and rebuild trust in governance.”
However, Ajadi’s defection is already stirring reactions within political circles, with analysts describing it as a strategic realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. Many see his move as one that could strengthen PDP’s position in Ogun and the wider Southwest region.
Beyond politics, Ajadi is known for his community and youth empowerment projects. Through his foundation, the Olufemi Ajadi Foundation, he has supported artisans, widows, and small-scale farmers with training and grants.
“Nigeria is at a crossroads,” he said. “We need leaders who can listen to the people and act selflessly. I am confident that my entry into the PDP will strengthen the party’s grassroots base and reawaken hope among ordinary Nigerians.”
Leaders of the PDP in the Southwest have since welcomed him into the party, describing his arrival as a “boost to the PDP’s democratic family.”
They commended his consistency, youth engagement, and humanitarian track record.
