Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State, talked openly about the Peoples Democratic Party’s growing dilemma on Friday, stating that if immediate steps toward reconciliation are not taken, the party may completely disintegrate.
Fayose bemoaned the PDP’s internal chaos in a live interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, attributing its current situation to a lack of leadership direction and long-standing unresolved issues.
“The party’s current state is sad and unpleasant. This issue wasn’t created today. The party has not started any real efforts to patch things up or make amends. Power for power, strength for strength—everyone is battling for their own interests,” he remarked.
Fayose used proverbs and metaphors to characterize the PDP as a disjointed organization devoid of cohesion and direction.
“May God spare your life when you fall on metal.” Everyone is defending their position, their tea, and their cup. He emphasized the necessity of teamwork in reviving the party by saying, “And when you use one broom to sweep, you make no impact.”
“The truth that there are problems with the PDP cannot be denied. “It will only take a miracle to get this group to the desired location, and everything is not going well,” he bemoaned.
“Show me the peace,” he said in reference to the party’s National Working Committee’s leadership void. Show me the command, please. Show me the source of the directives.
“Never before has this occurred. However, I’m not here to assign blame. The Working Committee’s desk is where the responsibility lies.
Fayose cautioned about the perils of disobeying court decisions over the question of party dominance and the ongoing legal disputes.
“The pronouncement of the court is binding on all parties. The Supreme Court’s ruling on the party’s structure must be respected. You cannot build something on nothing,” he said.
Fayose also responded to recent comments made by former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, whom he described as “a bulldozer” who must be approached with caution.
“If 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,” he advised.
Reflecting on political power dynamics, Fayose suggested that the South should retain the presidency after President Bola Tinubu’s first term, cautioning against a return of power to the North.
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.
“If you compare today and the past, you will still give it to Tinubu. The system is rotten, but he is managing a terrible situation,” he said.
Fayose was also asked about potential 2027 presidential candidates, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and
Tinubu.
He revealed that Governor Makinde had personally denied any presidential ambition, stating he would not be used against a fellow Yoruba man.
He concluded by urging Nigerians to manage their expectations, asserting that no leader can fully satisfy the public. “There is no day you will satisfy people in this country. Today, they want Jonathan back — the same Jonathan they once rejected,” he said.
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