Ayo Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State and a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed regret over the internal crisis plaguing the once-dominant party in Nigeria.
He lamented that the suspensions and counter-suspensions within the party have dragged it to an embarrassing low, which he believes is entirely avoidable.
”The current situation in our party has made a mockery of suspension and counter-suspension, especially at that level of leadership,” Fayose said on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.
“And sadly now, the current situation in the party has taken the party so low to the level of embarrassment that is most unnecessary.”
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Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, stated that the current crisis within the main opposition party stems from its defeat in the 2023 general election to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He further remarked that it would take divine intervention for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to unite and regain its strength to effectively compete for top political positions in the country.
“The mismanagement and arrogance of a few today is haunting the party and they say when the head is sick the whole body is gone. So, it will need God’s intervention, it will need a miracle for this party to be put together again,” he said.
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On Friday, the Federal High Court in Abuja issued an order preventing the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from removing Umar Damagum as the Acting National Chairman.
Former Governor Ayodele Fayose commented that the ruling has left the party with no option but to comply.
When asked if Damagum should step aside, Fayose stated that his opinion is irrelevant at this point, as the court has already ruled on the matter.
The PDP’s internal crisis has also spread to Rivers State, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara is in a power struggle with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Fayose had previously advised Fubara in a viral video to avoid conflicts with Wike when their relationship was still cordial. Unfortunately, the once-strong political bond between Wike and Fubara has since deteriorated. Fayose described the breakdown as “very unfortunate.”
“I gave my advice in good faith,” Fayose explained. “My intention was to foster harmony between Governor Fubara and Governor Wike. However, recent events have caused widespread concern.”
Fayose also expressed fear that the Wike and Fubara case has gone beyond reconciliation, saying, “The crisis is very, very unfortunate. I believe that the matter has crossed the Rubicon, the matter has gone far.
“Even if you want to resolve this matter, how do you put the trust back? So, I would rather want to believe that it is too far for a call for reconciliation.”
Why Atiku Should Stay Away From Contesting Elections – Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has advised Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to step away from contesting future elections in Nigeria.
Atiku has made several attempts at the presidency, running unsuccessfully in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023, with three of those bids ending in losses during party primaries.
”I am sure at this stage with all due respect to him, he would rather want to stay away from politics of contesting elections again,” Fayose said on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics while speaking on the crisis in the PDP.
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Fayose suggested that holding the highest office in the country would lose its appeal and excitement for an octogenarian in the next election cycle.
”By the time Asiwaju(Bola Tinubu) will finish, Atiku Abubakar will probably be 80 or 81 so what will be the attraction?
”We should leave the stage when the ovation is loudest, I respect him and I think Nigerians are craving for a younger generation than ever before so on what basis will Atiku come and contest again,” he said.
Despite his feelings about the former vice president contesting in the 2027 presidential elections, Atiku has shown optimism at making the 7th-time his lucky charm
The 77-year-old told Voice of America Hausa in May “God willing”.when asked whether he would try again,
He added that he won’t back down from running for President “As long as God gives me strength, good health, and long life”.
“A former President of America, Abraham Lincoln, didn’t he vie seven times?” he asked rhetorically.
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