By Deji Olufemi, Osogbo
Senators Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central) and Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) have resigned their membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, citing irreconcilable differences and lingering internal crises within the party.
But both senators have remained silent on their next political destinations.
Fadeyi announced his resignation in a letter dated July 12, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward 3 chairman, Oke Ejigbo, Ila Orangun, Osun State.
It read in part: “I wish to formally notify you that I am resigning my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect.
“Irreconcilable differences and irreparable division that have emerged, and court cases and counter court cases in the last 3 years, which have created factions in the party at the national level.
“This was concluded after consultation and engagement with my political associates, family and friends.”
Fadahunsi’s letter which was also dated July 12, 2025, surfaced on social media on Saturday. In it, the two-term lawmaker, cited persistent party crises and protracted legal disputes as the basis for his decision.
The letter, addressed to the PDP Ward 4 Chairman, read in part: “I wish to formally notify you that I am resigning my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect, due to the irreparable, irreconcilable differences and protracted legal battles that have bedeviled the party at the national level after the 2023 general elections.
“This was concluded after consultation and engagement with my political associates, family, and friends.
“It is my wish that you accept my resignation in good faith.”