Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has reaffirmed the unity of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emphasizing that all members must respect binding court rulings. His comments came during the party’s ongoing national convention at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Sunday.
Speaking as part of the Ekiti State delegation, Fayose confirmed the state’s full participation with 88 delegates present. He stressed that the party presents a single, unified front, regardless of internal disputes. “Once we have the pronouncement of the court, we must abide by it,” Fayose stated, acknowledging that while judgments can be appealed, members should not undermine the judiciary’s authority.
The convention, a critical gathering for the main opposition party, focuses on internal reconciliation and formulating a strategy ahead of future elections. Fayose’s intervention appears aimed at consolidating party discipline following legal challenges that have at times divided state chapters.
In his address, Fayose also praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing him as the PDP’s national leader. He attributed this status to Wike’s significant contributions to the party. “Nyesom Wike is the national leader of our party (PDP), and we made him so because of his contributions. He leads, and we follow,” Fayose said, a position that underscores Wike’s influential role in the party’s current hierarchy.
This public display of support for both judicial decisions and a specific national figure highlights efforts to streamline the PDP’s leadership structure as it prepares for the next general election cycle. The party seeks to present a cohesive alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), making unity and clear chain of command paramount.
Fayose’s remarks signal a push for solidarity, urging members to prioritize collective decisions—whether from the courts or the party’s leadership—over factional interests. The successful conclusion of the national convention is viewed as a vital step in repositioning the PDP for national electoral contests.
