Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has ignited a fresh political debate with a series of audacious claims, asserting that “all the Yoruba politicians are converging in APC” and delivering a scathing prediction that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will secure a distant fourth place in upcoming general elections.

His unfiltered comments provide a stark assessment of the current political landscape in Nigeria and the perceived dwindling fortunes of the nation’s main opposition party.

Speaking with his characteristic bluntness, Fayose, a one-time prominent member of the PDP and a key figure in the G5 governors’ agitation, did not mince words about his former party’s future. “Today, I am telling you the PDP will come fourth in the general elections. In most states, they are already compromised. What is left of the PDP is a carcass,” he declared. This strong indictment from a political veteran underscores significant internal challenges and perceived weaknesses plaguing the PDP.

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Fayose, known for his political pragmatism and a history of independent thought, also shed light on his approach to political alliances and internal party dynamics. “Now I was part of the G5, so when your kinsman wants to be President and he has capacity, what should you do? I should fight him or I should throw him under the bus?” he mused. This statement alludes to the strategic considerations that often influence political decisions, particularly in a diverse political landscape like Nigeria’s, suggesting a prioritization of regional interest and individual competence, even over strict party loyalty.

He further revealed a recent conversation with the Osun State Governor, to whom he offered “candid advice.” “The Party is so weak, too weak to grab anything lately. The PDP is not an issue for now, like I have told you, with more prayers the PDP will end in fourth position,” Fayose reiterated, emphasizing his firm conviction about the PDP’s current state of fragility and its diminished capacity to win significant elections.

In a surprising turn that underscores the fluid nature of Nigerian politics, Fayose expressed admiration for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after the PDP’s decision to zone its presidential ticket to the South. “Now the PDP has zoned to the South, Atiku knew he would not get the ticket that’s why he left to ADC and I like his style. I like somebody who doesn’t fool himself,” he stated.

This endorsement, coming from a former PDP stalwart, highlights the continuous search for viable political platforms and strategic positioning ahead of major electoral contests.

Fayose’s pronouncements paint a vivid picture of a political environment in flux, where traditional party lines are blurring, and individual political calculations are increasingly taking precedence. His insights are likely to fuel further debate among political analysts, commentators, and the public on the future of opposition politics in Nigeria and the ongoing realignments within the country’s major political parties.