Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has forecasted a dismal outcome for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general elections, predicting the opposition party could end up in fourth place.
Fayose, a current PDP member and former participant in the now-defunct G5 governors’ group, made this statement during his appearance on Friday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today.
“It is my prayer that the PDP will come fourth. Today, I am telling you the PDP will come fourth in the general elections,” he said.
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According to the former governor, the PDP’s internal turmoil and the estrangement of long-standing members have significantly diminished its electoral strength.
“In most states, they are already compromised. They have eased out so many leaders. It’s good for them, but let me remind you, I was part of the G5.”
He criticised the party’s leadership for what he described as “repeated acts of disrespect” and “sabotage” against loyal members like himself.
“I have paid my dues in PDP. You cannot continue to match a man like me. I don’t have friends in PDP. I came to PDP alone.
“How will a party undermine you—a two-term governor—you have done everything humanly possible to sustain, and they undermine you—I should be clapping for them? Forget that,” Fayose said.
Describing the current state of the PDP as a shadow of its former self, he added, “Associating with PDP today is shameful enough. The party is too weak to take a grab of anything lately. PDP is not an issue for now. With more prayers, PDP will end up in the fourth position.”
Fayose also criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, claiming that Atiku’s alleged foreknowledge of securing the PDP presidential ticket led him to obstruct other potential candidates and options within the party.
“Atiku knew he was going to get the ticket of PDP, that was why he moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC),” Fayose claimed.
When asked if he would support Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde if Makinde emerged as the PDP’s presidential candidate, Fayose responded, “If Governor Makinde becomes the flag bearer, Nigerians will decide. I have no issue with that.”
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