By Aliyu Oyewole
Oyo State governorship aspirant, Oloye Saheed Oladele, has resigned his membership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) with immediate effect.
Oladele announced his resignation in a letter dated Wednesday, September 16, 2026, addressed to the SDP State Chairman in Oyo State.
In the letter titled “Resignation of Membership,” Oladele expressed appreciation for his time in the party, saying he was grateful for the opportunity to participate in its affairs and for the relationships and experiences gained during his membership.
He wrote: “I write to formally tender my resignation from the Social Democratic Party (SDP), with immediate effect.”
Oladele, however, did not state any specific reason for his resignation in the letter.
He said he remained committed to the development of Oyo State, good governance and a better Nigeria, while wishing the SDP and its members well.
The development comes amid ongoing disputes and changes within the Oyo SDP ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Oladele had joined the SDP in April 2026 after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he had been involved in the party’s governorship contest.
His latest resignation also comes against the backdrop of changes to the SDP’s governorship ticket in Oyo State. Recent reports said the party replaced its earlier candidate, Michael Okunlade, with Mogaji Olusegun Agboola.
There is also a pending legal dispute involving Oladele and the SDP over the party’s governorship nomination process. A Federal High Court is reportedly scheduled to hear the case on September 24, 2026.
The immediate political implication of Oladele’s resignation remains unclear, as the resignation letter does not indicate his next political platform or whether he intends to continue pursuing his 2027 governorship ambition under another party.
