The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has moved to expel former Governor Ayodele Fayose, accusing him of actions detrimental to the party’s interests in the state.
This decision was disclosed by the state PDP Caretaker Chairman, Dare Adeleke, during a press briefing on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti.
Adeleke announced that the recommendation for Fayose’s expulsion has been submitted to the Tom Ikimi-led Disciplinary Panel and the Olagunsoye Oyinlola Reconciliation Committee for review.
He stated that the decision is based on Fayose’s alleged anti-party activities and misconduct, specifically citing his public support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Adeleke expressed concern that Fayose’s actions have tarnished the image of the PDP and misrepresented its core values to the public. He emphasized that allowing Fayose and his supporters to remain within the party would be harmful, as their loyalty no longer aligns with PDP principles.
He also highlighted that within just two months of the caretaker committee’s formation, Fayose had filed four separate legal cases against it, suggesting an attempt to disrupt the party’s unity.
“It is with deep concern that I must address the anti-party activities of Ayo Fayose and his cohorts,” Adeleke said. “His public declarations and serial endorsements of the opposition are a direct affront to the values and unity of our great party.
He stated, “I strongly condemn these actions and encourage him to take the bold and honest step of officially decamping rather than openly aligning himself with an opposing party and misleading others into his self-serving interests. His actions mislead the public, giving them a distorted and false image of what the PDP stands for. Our focus is on strengthening Ekiti PDP, and such behavior only serves to weaken our collective efforts.”
Adeleke further asserted, “We are pleased to say Fayose is no longer a member of PDP. So whatever he says, he is saying it to massage the ego of his boss and paymaster, Governor Oyebanji. Because if a man could shout on top of the roof that BAO has come to his house 18 times in two years, what is he doing there?”
He added, “Mr. Fayose is a survivalist. He is a person that wants everything for himself. If a person could sponsor his child as a PDP candidate and, in the middle of the game, withdraw his child from the race to support the APC based on material gain, will you take such a person seriously?
“He needs to say something sweet to get money from Oyebanji. He has taken the caretaker committee to court four times within two months since they assumed office, solely to weaken PDP at the instance of his paymaster.”
