The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) is facing internal challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections following the resignation of its National Vice Chairman (South West), Wolimoh Olajide Epe.
In a resignation letter addressed to the party’s National Chairman, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Wolimoh announced his immediate departure, saying the decision was reached after extensive consultations with his supporters, political associates and other stakeholders.
He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the party in several leadership positions, including as a committee member, National Youth Leader and National Vice Chairman for the South West.
Explaining his decision, Wolimoh said he and many of his supporters had lost confidence in the party’s ability to develop into a strong national political force capable of providing credible leadership for the country.
He argued that the PRP has increasingly become a platform for political discussions rather than active participation in national governance and electoral politics.
The former party official also alleged that the PRP is widely perceived as being regionally focused, claiming that members from outside Northern Nigeria often feel they are not treated as equal stakeholders within the party.
Despite his criticisms, Wolimoh wished the party success and encouraged its leadership to address the concerns raised in his resignation in order to strengthen its national appeal and inclusiveness.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the party’s National Chairman, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, nor its 2027 presidential candidate, Donald Duke, had publicly responded to the resignation or the allegations.
