Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Friday, spoke candidly about the deepening crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party, warning that the party may be headed for total collapse if urgent reconciliation measures are not implemented.<\/p>\n
Speaking during a live interview on Channels Television\u2019s Politics Today, Fayose lamented the PDP\u2019s internal disarray, blaming long-standing unresolved issues and a lack of leadership direction for its current state.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe situation in the party is unfortunate and regrettable. This problem did not start today. The party has failed to initiate any meaningful reconciliation or fence-mending. Everyone is fighting for their own interest\u2014power for power, strength for strength,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Using metaphors and proverbs, Fayose described the PDP as a fractured entity lacking unity and purpose.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you fall on metal, may God save your life. Everybody\u2019s defending their tea, their cup, and their position. And when you use one broom to sweep, you make no impact,\u201d he said, emphasising the need for collective effort to rebuild the party.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is not a denying fact that all is not well with the PDP. All is not well, and it will take only a miracle to bring this party to the dreamed destination,\u201d he lamented.<\/p>\n
He also addressed the leadership vacuum within the party\u2019s National Working Committee, stating, \u201cShow me the peace. Please show me the command. Show me where directives are coming from.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has never happened before. But I am not here to apportion blame. The buck stops at the desk of the Working Committee.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the issue of party supremacy and the ongoing legal wrangles, Fayose warned of the dangers of disregarding judicial rulings.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe pronouncement of the court is binding on all parties. The Supreme Court\u2019s ruling on the party\u2019s structure must be respected. You cannot build something on nothing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Fayose also responded to recent comments made by former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, whom he described as \u201ca bulldozer\u201d who must be approached with caution.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf someone says he will come to your house at a particular time and he arrives, you must know there is a problem. Wike must be engaged constructively,\u201d he advised.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on political power dynamics, Fayose suggested that the South should retain the presidency after President Bola Tinubu\u2019s first term, cautioning against a return of power to the North.<\/p>\n
Despite being a member of the PDP, Fayose acknowledged supporting Tinubu in the last election and indicated that his support remains firm, citing comparative governance performance.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you compare today and the past, you will still give it to Tinubu. The system is rotten, but he is managing a terrible situation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Fayose was also asked about potential 2027 presidential candidates, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Labour Party\u2019s Peter Obi, and
\nTinubu.<\/p>\n
He revealed that Governor Makinde had personally denied any presidential ambition, stating he would not be used against a fellow Yoruba man.<\/p>\n
He concluded by urging Nigerians to manage their expectations, asserting that no leader can fully satisfy the public. \u201cThere is no day you will satisfy people in this country. Today, they want Jonathan back \u2014 the same Jonathan they once rejected,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Friday, spoke candidly about the deepening crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party, warning that the party may be headed for total collapse if urgent reconciliation measures are not implemented. Speaking during a live interview on Channels Television\u2019s Politics Today, Fayose lamented the PDP\u2019s internal disarray, blaming long-standing unresolved […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6796,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6795","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n