Sen. Kola Balogun, Olubadan’s Younger Brother, Dumps PDP
By Kabir Akintayo,
The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Kola Balogun, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
This was contained in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Dapo Falade.
Balogun, a younger brother of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, is the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports and Youth Development.
Balogun’s resignation came a few days after he was denied a return ticket, Politics Digest learnt.
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The ticket had been handed to Chief Joseph Tegbe, who recently defected to the PDP from All Progressives Congres, APC.
Balogun’s resignation from the PDP was contained in a letter dated April 28 and addressed to the chairman of the party in Ward 12, Ibadan North-East Local Government Area.
He said that the letter was received and acknowledged by the PDP Ward Chairman, Tijani Wasiu, on April 29.
He thanked the party for giving him the opportunity in the ninth Senate, saying his resignation took effect from April 28.
Balogun, said he enjoyed the cooperation of the PDP leadership and its members throughout the month of April and wished the party best of luck.
Balogun’s resignation from the PDP is coming less than 48 hours after scores of PDP and ADC leaders defected to the APC in the state.
