By Our Correspondent
National News – A presidential aspirant of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), Mrs Abisayo Busari-Akinnadeju, has resigned from the party and demanded a refund of her nomination fee, citing what she described as an unfair and undemocratic primary process ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Busari-Akinnadeju announced her resignation in a letter addressed to the party’s National Chairman.
The letter, obtained on Friday, stated that her decision was prompted by the party’s failure to conduct a free, transparent, and competitive primary election.
The former aspirant alleged that the DLA leadership abandoned its internal democratic principles by opting for a consensus candidate rather than allowing aspirants to contest openly.
According to her, the move undermined the credibility of the party and denied members a fair opportunity to choose their preferred candidate.
Explaining why she left the party, Busari-Akinnadeju said she could not remain part of a process that disregarded established rules.
She insisted that her resignation was not an admission of defeat but a stand against what she viewed as an unfair political exercise.
As part of her demands, she requested official acknowledgment of her resignation, a refund of the presidential nomination fee she paid, and the return of any personal records or documents still in the possession of the party.
The politician also expressed appreciation to party members across Nigeria who supported her campaign and shared her vision for national development.
She maintained that her commitment to the 2027 presidential race remains strong despite her departure from the DLA.
Busari-Akinnadeju further stated that she would continue promoting her “Dare Nigeria” agenda on another political platform.
She argued that a party unable to organise a credible primary election would struggle to convince Nigerians that it could deliver fair governance.
The Ondo State-born politician, who hails from Akungba Akoko in Akoko South-West Local Government Area, said recent events had strengthened her resolve to pursue political reforms and leadership change in Nigeria ahead of the next general election.
