In a blunt and revealing interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose declared that only a miracle could save the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from total disintegration. His warning comes amid growing concerns over internal divisions and a lack of direction within the once-dominant opposition party.
Fayose didn’t mince words as he laid bare the festering wounds within the PDP, attributing the crisis to years of unresolved conflicts, poor leadership, and selfish political agendas. “This problem didn’t start today,” he said. “Everyone is fighting for their own interest—power for power, strength for strength. There’s no meaningful reconciliation, and the party is clearly drifting.”
Painting a bleak picture of the PDP’s current state, Fayose used vivid metaphors to describe the chaos. “When you fall on metal, may God save your life. Everybody is defending their tea, their cup, and their position. And when you use one broom to sweep, you make no impact.” He emphasized that unity and collective effort are the only way forward, though he admitted that it would take more than just effort—it would take a miracle.
The former governor also took aim at the PDP’s National Working Committee, accusing it of lacking command, peace, and vision. “Show me where the directives are coming from,” he challenged. “This has never happened before in the history of the party. But I’m not here to blame anyone. The buck stops at the desk of the Working Committee.”
On the issue of legality and party supremacy, Fayose issued a stern reminder that court rulings—especially those from the Supreme Court—must be obeyed if the party is to retain any semblance of legitimacy. “You cannot build something on nothing,” he warned.
Fayose didn’t hold back in his remarks about former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike either, describing him as “a bulldozer” who must be approached with caution. “If someone says he’ll come to your house and he actually arrives, you should know there’s a problem. Wike must be engaged constructively.”
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In a surprising political twist, despite his PDP membership, Fayose openly reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu. He justified his stance by praising Tinubu’s management of what he described as a “rotten system,” saying, “If you compare today and the past, you will still give it to Tinubu. The system is terrible, but he’s managing it.”
When asked about potential presidential candidates for the 2027 election, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and Tinubu himself, Fayose revealed that Makinde had ruled himself out of the race, stating he wouldn’t be used against a fellow Yoruba leader.
Fayose ended the explosive interview with a reality check for Nigerians, urging the public to temper their expectations from political leaders. “There is no day you will satisfy people in this country,” he said. “Today, they want Jonathan back—the same Jonathan they once rejected.” Fayose concluded.
