Sen. Kola Balogun, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, has resigned his membership in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). RipplesNigeria reports.

This is contained in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Dapo Falade yesterday in Ibadan.

The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Balogun, a younger brother of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, is the Vice-Chairman of, Senate Committee on Sports and Youth Development. Information Guide Nigeria

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It was reported that Balogun’s resignation was coming few days after he was denied a return ticket. jamb results

The ticket had been handed to Chief Joseph Tegbe, who recently defected to the PDP from All Progressives Congress (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.

In his words: “I, Sen. Kola Balogun, representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the ninth Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria, hereby tender my membership resignation from PDP with effect from April 28.

“I thank the party for giving me the opportunity to serve my people in the capacity of a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and your cooperation which I enjoyed till the month of April 2022.

“I wish the party the best of luck. I thank you,” Balogun said in the letter.