Hon. (Dr) Dawood Akanni Olalere, representing Ibadan North West State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, popularly known as Al-D-AI-Amen, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ruling party in Oyo State, citing long lingering and unresolvable division” bedeviling the party as the reason for his decision.
Hon. Olalere announced his resignation in a letter dated February 12, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of Ward 7, PDP, Ibadan North West Local Government, Ibadan.
The letter stated, “I hereby write to inform you of my decision to formally resign my membership from the People’s Democratic Party effective immediately. This is necessitated by the long lingering and unresolvable division that is bedeviling the Party.”
Noting that resigning from PDP was in his best interest, aligned with his personal values, and in consideration of the interests of his supporters, the state lawmakers pointed out, “In view of the above, it is in my best interest, personal values, and the interest of my supporters to resign my membership from the Party,” he stated.
He expressed appreciation to the PDP for the opportunity to contribute to the development of Oyo State during his time in the party.
