Former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State Resigns from PDP

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Professor Kolapo Olusola-Eleka, a former deputy governor of Ekiti State, has tendered his resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. In his resignation letter, dated July 24, 2025, Olusola-Eleka lamented that the party has failed to provide a platform for credible opposition and leadership in the country. As a professor of Building Technology, Olusola-Eleka served as Deputy Governor between 2014 and 2018 under former Governor Ayodele Fayose's administration. He expressed his gratitude to the party leadership and members who stood by him over the years, but has decided to leave the party due to its perceived deviation from constructive opposition and credible leadership.

Key Takeaways:

  • Professor Kolapo Olusola-Eleka, a former deputy governor of Ekiti State, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, citing the party's failure to provide a platform for credible opposition and leadership.
  • Olusola-Eleka served as Deputy Governor of Ekiti State between 2014 and 2018 under former Governor Ayodele Fayose's administration.
  • The former deputy governor has expressed his gratitude to the party leadership and members who stood by him over the years.
  • Olusola-Eleka will reportedly join the coalition led by African Democratic Congress (ADC).
  • The resignation letter was addressed to the Okeruku Ward 2 Chairman in Ikere-Ekiti, Ikere Local Government Area of the state.

Statistics:

  • 1 year: Olusola-Eleka served as Deputy Governor of Ekiti State between 2014 and 2018.
  • 1 time: Olusola-Eleka was the PDP governorship candidate in the 2018 governorship election.
  • 1 party: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the coalition that Olusola-Eleka will reportedly join.

Sources:

  • [Source: Professor Kolapo Olusola-Eleka's resignation letter, dated July 24, 2025]
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