Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost its status as Nigeria’s leading opposition party, blaming the decline on deep internal divisions rather than pressure from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Fayose described the PDP as a party weakened by internal conflict and lack of unity, arguing that its problems are self-inflicted.
According to him, political parties that fail to manage internal cohesion often lose relevance, stressing that the PDP’s challenges have nothing to do with President Bola Tinubu or the APC.
“When a party becomes weak, it naturally drifts towards the stronger side,” Fayose said. “The problems in PDP are not caused by the president.
If there is failure in my house, it is not my neighbour’s fault.”
Fayose further described the PDP as a divided house, noting that such instability has cost the party its position as Nigeria’s dominant opposition platform.
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Turning attention to the wider opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, Fayose identified former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a major political force whose influence has reshaped the relevance of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He said Obi’s reported move to the ADC has significantly boosted the party’s visibility and standing, describing him as the key factor driving public interest in the platform.
“Once Obi moved to ADC, the party became relevant,” Fayose stated. “Obi is the major attraction. He is the traction, the meaning, and the factor that matters in ADC.”
While acknowledging that other prominent figures are associated with the party, Fayose dismissed their influence, describing them as politically exhausted.
He added that Obi’s political weight transcends party platforms, noting that his presence alone can redefine any political party he joins.
Fayose, however, stopped short of predicting the outcome of the 2027 elections, emphasizing that while Obi’s influence is significant, electoral success depends on broader political dynamics.