Senator Nicholas Tofowomo, who represented Ondo South Senatorial District from 2019 to 2023, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a resignation letter dated July 4 and addressed to the PDP Ward 3 Chairman in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area, Mr. Joseph Akindolire, Tofowomo cited the prolonged internal crisis in the PDP as a major reason for his departure.
Speaking with journalists by phone in Okitipupa on Friday, the former senator expressed concern over the party’s dwindling cohesion and mass defections.
“Many PDP members are leaving, and it appears the crisis will not end anytime soon. After consulting with my political allies, I decided to move to the ADC,” he said.
He emphasized that his decision wasn’t driven by personal ambition, stating, “If I were seeking political positions, I would have joined the APC.
But I chose the ADC because I believe in its capacity, structure, and willpower to challenge the APC in the 2027 general elections.”
Tofowomo also commented on the state of the nation, noting the worsening economic conditions under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“Tinubu was an outstanding leader during his time as Lagos governor, but things have changed since he assumed the presidency. Today, the nation faces rising poverty and hunger.
His two major missteps were the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira, both of which have severely impacted the economy,” he added.
He expressed optimism that the ADC could restore Nigeria’s economy, recalling better times under the Obasanjo-Atiku administration between 1999 and 2007.
“During that era, Nigeria’s debt was reduced to zero and the economy was vibrant. Even under David Mark as Senate President, the Senate was independent and not submissive, unlike the current situation,” Tofowomo said.