BREAKING: Finally, Fayose Former Ekiti State Governor Resigns From PDP
- Nigeria's main opposition party was defeated in the race to clinch the nation's number one seat of power, the office of the presidency
- After the defeat, some members who were unhappy with what was experienced during the electioneering, have decided to walk out of the party
- Although the aggrieved members of the PDP are yet to announce their possible destination publicly, they are resigning their membership from the party
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After Atiku Abubakar's loss, a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has announced his resignation from the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to a report by THISDAY, Fayose announced his resignation from the PDP on Wednesday, March 1st, while appearing as a guest on a programme on ARISE News.
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Fayose speaks on why he is leaving the PDP
Fayose said his decision to quit the party was connected with the perceived irreconcilable differences in the PDP, which has fractured the party.
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He said:
“Let me say this, from today(yesterday), I stay off PDP.”
The former governor blamed the loss of the PDP in the presidential election on the party's leadership.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Ayodele Fayose said that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, cannot be intimidated.
Speaking on TVC news on Tuesday, February 28, the former governor of Ekiti state said it would benefit Nigeria's next president to ensure his administration works with the former governor of Anambra state.
Fayose noted that Obi has become a thorn in the flesh of many political leaders in the country and described the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party as smart.
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Interestingly, while some candidates emerged victorious, others recorded significant defeat.
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