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Breaking: SLA to House Speaker and Former Assembly Aspirant, Hon. Otunba Kunle Bolarinde (BOA) Resigns from PDP

Published by Tope Fakinlede on May 13th, 2025.

Breaking: SLA to House Speaker and Former Assembly Aspirant, Hon. Otunba Kunle Bolarinde (BOA) Resigns from PDP

In a major political shift, Hon. Otunba Kunle Adedapo Bolarinde (BOA), the Senior Legal Assistant to Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abass, Speaker of the House of Representatives, officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on May 12, 2025. This decision follows careful deliberations with his family, political leaders, and associates across the state and marks a significant turning point in his political journey.

In a statement explaining his decision, Hon. Bolarinde acknowledged the difficulty of the choice but emphasized its importance for his future. “While this decision was not an easy one for me, it has become crucial for the advancement of my political career. I need to align myself with a party whose ideology better mirrors my personal values on leadership and governance,” he said.

Hon. Bolarinde, who has been a prominent political figure and a grassroots mobilizer, also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to the PDP for the support he received over the years. He further added, “I wish to sincerely thank the People’s Democratic Party for their unwavering support and for the opportunity to have shared a common platform with you as a member.”

In a related development, Otunba Bolarinde formally submitted his resignation letter to the PDP Chairman of Ward 10, Ipetu-Ijesa, stating his intention to continue his political journey with a party that aligns more closely with his ideology and objectives. His decision has raised significant political interest, with many eager to learn about his next steps in the political landscape.

Otunba Bolarinde’s political journey includes his candidacy for the Oriade State Constituency during the last election. Known as a grassroots mobilizer and a close ally of Hon. Wole Oke, his resignation is seen as a major shift that could influence political dynamics in the state.

Details regarding the party he plans to join remain unclear, but his supporters and political observers alike are awaiting further announcements on his next move.

As Otunba Kunle Bolarinde embarks on this new chapter of his political career, the attention of the public and political stakeholders will be on his future decisions and contributions to the development of his community and the nation at large.