2027: Peter Obi gives ADC new relevance – Fayose

Fayose

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party is no longer Nigeria’s leading opposition party, pointing to internal divisions as the party’s undoing.

He also singled out former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi as a key political figure to watch ahead of the 2027 elections, noting that his defection to the African Democratic Congress has given the party more relevance.

Fayose made the comments in an interview with Arise News while discussing the state of opposition politics, the PDP’s internal struggles, and the rising influence of other political platforms.

On why the PDP has lost its dominant position, Fayose placed the blame on internal weaknesses rather than the ruling All Progressives Congress, Arise News reported on Monday.

“You must be very honest. When you are weak, tendencies are there for you to fall to the right of the stronger side,” he said.

He dismissed suggestions that the party’s woes were linked to President Bola Tinubu, adding: “The challenges in the PDP, it’s not the fault of Asiwaju, the president.

“No. The failure in my home – God forbid – is not the fault of my neighbour.” Punch