A former Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Agboola Ayoola, widely known as Alleluyah, has officially stepped down from his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State.
Ayoola, who hails from Itesiwaju Local Government Area, announced his decision to quit the party in a letter dated Friday, October 10, 2025, bringing an end to his long years of loyalty and service to the PDP.
The former lawmaker had previously served as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs under former governors Rashidi Ladoja and the late Adebayo Alao-Akala from 2003 to 2011. He was also the only PDP senator elected from the South-West during the 2011–2015 legislative session.
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In a resignation letter made public in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Friday, Ayoola expressed his gratitude to the PDP for providing him the platform to contribute to governance and leadership at both the state and national levels.
According to The PUNCH, the former senator explained that his decision to leave the PDP was driven by his future political interests. He noted that his absence from recent local and state congresses was intentional and part of his planned move.
The statement read: “I, Senator Agboola, a member of PDP and a leader, both at the state and national level, appreciate the party for the opportunities afforded me to serve the party as a member and leader, as well as the achievements made therein.
“However, you will observe that I did not participate in all the congresses held recently, that is, the local and state congresses, due to future political pursuits which are necessary at this material time.
“Consequently, I hereby resign my membership from the PDP effective from October 10, 2025, as I wish the party success in its activities.
