- The former governor insisted that Nigeria’s political future depends on honesty and courage from its leaders
- He maintained that both governors are guided by personal principles and are unlikely to align with the APC
- According to him, the PDP is deeply fractured, with rival factions pulling in different directions and weakening the party beyond repair
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has launched a blistering attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the opposition party as a “swamp” that has lost all political relevance and internal cohesion.
Speaking during an Arise TV exclusive interview, Eko Hot Blog reports that Fayose dismissed claims that he and Rivers State Minister Nyesom Wike could be expelled from the PDP, insisting that the party no longer has the moral or structural authority to discipline anyone.
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Fayose argued that many of those accusing him and Wike of anti-party activities have already defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), making the allegations hypocritical and hollow.
According to him, the PDP is deeply fractured, with rival factions pulling in different directions and weakening the party beyond repair.
“The PDP today is like a cloth torn into two halves, and it is of no use to either side,” Fayose said, stressing that the party’s internal crisis has rendered it ineffective as an opposition force.
He further claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) no longer fully recognises the PDP due to ongoing legal disputes and leadership tussles, pointing to situations where the party failed to present valid candidates in some states.
In a major political revelation, Fayose predicted that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed would eventually leave the PDP for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He maintained that both governors are guided by personal principles and are unlikely to align with the APC, making ADC their most probable destination.
Fayose also defended his history of supporting leaders across party lines, insisting that his actions are driven by statesmanship rather than blind loyalty to party politics. He noted that in mature democracies, leaders often oppose their party’s position when national interest is at stake.
The former governor insisted that Nigeria’s political future depends on honesty and courage from its leaders, warning that parties built on weak foundations will inevitably collapse under the weight of their contradictions.
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