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PDP in Crisis, “In a State of Coma,” Says Fayose

Afinju FM — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:56:19 +0000

Fayose made the statement on National Television. According to him, the party’s internal issues have deepened, particularly following recent court rulings and escalating divisions within its ranks.

The former governor expressed concern over the PDP’s ongoing leadership battle, which has left the opposition party fractured. He specifically criticized the recent ruling by an Oyo State High Court concerning the party’s leadership, calling it a case of “judicial overreach.”

“I have to tell you the hard truth,” Fayose said. “Nobody in this country has ever confronted me about things I’ve said years ago and questioned me for repeating them. The PDP is in trouble. It’s gone bad. It’s in a comatose state.”

He also raised legal concerns, questioning the jurisdiction of the Oyo State High Court. “When has a state high court become an appellate court for a federal high court? The Oyo State High Court does not have jurisdiction,” he argued, referring to the court’s involvement in a matter previously ruled on by a Federal High Court.

Fayose warned that such court decisions could set a dangerous precedent for electoral disputes. He added, “If you open the doors, INEC will start taking all judgments from state high courts. The judge went ahead and compromised the matter, granting an ex parte order.”

Fayose attributed the crisis within the PDP to a failure of leadership at the highest levels. He compared the party’s situation to a decaying fish, noting, “When fish decays from the body, you can salvage it. But when the fish decays from the head, you cannot salvage it. Right now, the PDP has decayed from the head.”

Despite the turmoil, Fayose emphasized that he would not leave the party, making it clear that his statements were not meant to undermine the PDP but to reflect its current state.

As the legal battles continue and defections loom, the PDP’s future remains uncertain, with many questioning whether the party can recover from its internal crisis.

Source: PUNCH

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“I’m not joining ADC” -Adeleke

Afinju FM — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:42:54 +0000

The Governor made this known in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, described the report purporting he was planning to join ADC as “A calculated attempt by those afraid of the Governor’s soaring acceptability to create confusion and uncertainty in the minds of the people of Osun state.”

Adeleke and the leadership caucus of PDP also declared support for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in the year 2027.

The move, however, fell through, with Adeleke saying some forces prevented him from joining the APC.

Subsequently pledged to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party and contest the next governorship poll on the platform of the party.

Recently, fresh insinuations, however, emerged that Adeleke was planning to join ADC, due to the disagreement between the two contending forces fighting over control of the national leadership of the PDP.

But while reacting to the insinuations in the statement, Adeleke’s spokesperson further said, “Our attention has been drawn to a report that Governor Ademola Adeleke is planning to join the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

Source: Punch

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PDP’s Ajayi Withdraws Supreme Court Suit Against Aiyedatiwa

Afinju FM — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:03:10 +0000

Ajayi, who previously served as Deputy Governor during the first term of the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, was Governor Aiyedatiwa’s main challenger in a race that featured 17 candidates.

According to a letter addressed to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and dated September 16, 2025, Ajayi confirmed that although an appeal had been filed in his name, he had decided after consulting with his family, legal team, political associates, and party members to discontinue the legal battle.

“After careful deliberation, we have reached a consensus that the appeal should be withdrawn, and I hereby so do,” the PDP flagbearer stated.

“Having served as Deputy Governor and legislator, my foremost commitment is to good governance and peaceful coexistence in Ondo State and Nigeria. In this spirit, I extend my heartfelt wishes to His Excellency Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa as he leads our state, and I remain dedicated to contributing positively to state and national development.”

The withdrawal signals a major political truce in the state and could usher in a period of bipartisan cooperation. Ajayi also pledged his support for Governor Aiyedatiwa’s administration, in what observers describe as a significant gesture of reconciliation.

Source: The Nation

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