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Ondo ADC vice chairman resigns over leadership crisis

Mr Oluwole said the situation posed a threat to Nigeria’s political stability and development.

• April 9, 2026
African Democratic Party (ADC)
African Democratic Party (ADC)

The Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Party (ADC) in Ondo State, Eric Oluwole, has resigned his membership from the party.

Mr Oluwole disclosed this in a letter on Thursday to Ward 7 leadership in Ondo West Local Government Area, citing irreconcilable differences.

He said: “I, Dr Eric Oluwole, ADC State Vice Chairman overseeing Ondo Central Senatorial District, hereby voluntarily resign my membership due to irreconcilable differences over the leadership crisis.

“The move followed wide consultations with my political leaders, allies, supporters, and my entire political structure. I wish to state that the leadership crisis rocking the ADC is beyond my understanding and is frustrating my aspirations and those of my supporters.

“The crisis is also hindering my political structure from contributing meaningfully to Ondo State and Nigeria’s political development. Sadly, this lingering crisis is beyond my understanding. I can no longer cope with this unsettling development in my political career,” he said.

Mr Oluwole said the situation posed a threat to Nigeria’s political stability and development.

According to him, he and his political structure will pursue their future political careers elsewhere in a more conducive environment.

He added that he would join another political party to render selfless service to the people of the state and the country.

“It should be noted that readiness to forgive and reconcile differences is essential for unity in any political party.

“Such commitment enables meaningful contributions to the political and socio-economic development of our country. Regrettably, where these qualities are lacking, members work in vain regardless of their intentions or programmes.

“Due to these irreconcilable differences, I hereby officially resign my membership of the ADC. Furthermore, my entire political structure and allies are also withdrawing from the party with me,” he said. 

(NAN) 

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