Hon. Oluwole Oke, who represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has formally exited the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Oke, who also chairs the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, made the announcement in a resignation letter dated April 16.
Addressed to the chairman of Ward 7 in Obokun Local Government, the letter revealed that the decision to leave the party was made following consultations with his constituents, associates, and loved ones.
The lawmaker’s departure from the PDP is effective immediately.
In the letter, obtained by DAILY GAZETTE on Wednesday in Osogbo, Oke stated:
“I wish to formally notify you that I am resigning my Membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect.
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.”
Although Oke did not disclose his next political destination, his resignation comes amid reports of a deepening rift between him and the party leadership in the state.
Tensions within the PDP in his federal constituency have recently resulted in visible factional divisions.
Oke is currently serving his fifth term in the House of Representatives.
