PDP Faces Internal Storm As Fayose Draws Fire Over TV Comments

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has entered a fresh wave of internal conflict following public remarks made by former Governor Ayodele Fayose.

His recent television appearance has drawn strong reactions from party leaders who are now calling for his exit, accusing him of working against the party’s future.

Fayose had declared on a national TV programme that the PDP is no longer alive in Ekiti or across Nigeria. He described the party as having lost its purpose and predicted it would never recover enough to win future elections. These statements, aired just as political groups begin early moves for 2027, stirred anger within the PDP, especially among state leaders who feel he has become a negative force within their ranks.

Reacting swiftly, the party leadership in Ekiti didn’t hold back. In a statement released through the chairman of its caretaker committee, the party accused Fayose of betrayal. They reminded the public that he had benefited greatly from the PDP, serving two terms as governor under its platform. Despite this, they say he has consistently worked against the party by openly supporting the ruling APC in recent years.

According to the leadership, Fayose’s actions are not new. They claim he has long tried to seize full control of the PDP structure in Ekiti, but his attempts were resisted. After failing to take over, they allege, he switched tactics by publicly criticizing the party and praising rival governments. His open support for President Tinubu, they say, confirms his disloyalty.

The PDP also believes Fayose has lost the influence he once had. The party says his claims of political weight are no longer backed by results, as no major party officials have followed him to the APC or any other platform. For them, this proves he no longer commands the respect he once did within the PDP or across the state’s political scene.

Party leaders are now asking why Fayose insists on remaining within a party he constantly condemns. They argue that if he truly believes the PDP is finished, then he should formally leave and stop dragging the party through public criticism. To them, his refusal to exit shows he still hopes to benefit from the same platform he often tries to tear down.

The party is not just defending its image—it’s also setting its sights on the future. Leaders insist that the PDP remains strong in Ekiti, and they’re already planning to reclaim the state from the APC in upcoming elections. They say loyal party members are ready to fight back politically, and they dismiss those who, in their view, have chosen to sit on the fence or work with rival parties.

As 2027 draws closer, the tension within the PDP could reshape how the party prepares for battle, both in Ekiti and beyond. The public clash between Fayose and his former allies offers a glimpse into the deep divides that still exist within Nigeria’s major opposition party. Whether this crisis leads to a full breakup or a new wave of unity remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—the PDP is facing another test of loyalty, strategy, and survival.