PDP chieftain, Hon. Oladimeji Fabiyi, warns that the party will continue to witness resignations unless it enters a coalition with other opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Read more on the crisis rocking the PDP.
PDP Chieftain Fabiyi Predicts More Resignations Unless Coalition is Formed Ahead of 2027
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is at risk of continued mass defections unless urgent steps are taken to salvage its dwindling fortunes, according to Hon. Oladimeji Fabiyi. The party chieftain, in a statement issued on Monday, warned that the party’s struggles would only intensify unless it takes decisive action, including forming a coalition with other opposition parties to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.
Fabiyi lamented the declining influence of the PDP, a party that once ruled Nigeria for 16 years, noting that it has now become a mere shadow of its former self. He expressed concerns that the party’s inability to find a common ground to address internal divisions could lead to its eventual disintegration.
“The PDP is obviously having a tough and rough time moving forward to 2027,” Fabiyi stated. “The scale of defection and resignation that will visit PDP in the next few months would be unprecedented unless the party finds quick solutions to its accelerated dwindling fortunes.”
Fabiyi identified the root cause of PDP’s decline as its failure to instill and maintain discipline among its members. He argued that party leaders have allowed internal discord to fester, making it difficult for members and prospective candidates to see any future within the party.
“Party members and those who are interested in running for elective offices under the party platform don’t see hope and future in the party anymore,” Fabiyi asserted. “Even at a personal level, when an individual is engrossed in indiscipline, such a person cannot make any meaningful progress in life. The PDP has become a party lacking in self-discipline; therefore, progress has significantly eluded the party.”
The PDP chieftain also defended those leaving the party, suggesting that their actions were justified given the current state of affairs. “It will not be meritorious to blame or question anyone who leaves the party on genuine reasons,” he added.
Fabiyi further emphasized that the PDP cannot expect to make significant strides in the 2027 elections in its current fragmented state. He pointed out that Nigerians no longer see the party as a credible alternative to the ruling APC, which has been facing criticism over its governance.
“The PDP cannot make any meaningful impact in the 2027 elections with its fragmented current situation,” he stressed. “More so, Nigerians do not see it as a better alternative to the failing APC.”
To counter this, Fabiyi proposed that the PDP must urgently seek alliances with other opposition parties to mount a formidable challenge against the APC in the next general elections.
“It is impossible for the PDP alone to win national elections against the APC,” Fabiyi noted. “Therefore, it must form a coalition with other serious opposition parties to send the failed government of Bola Tinubu out of office. In 2027, the consensus should be about rescuing Nigeria from the suffocating grip of the APC. It is a task that the PDP cannot carry out standing alone.”
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As Nigeria inches closer to the next electoral cycle, the PDP faces a critical decision—either to address its internal challenges and forge alliances or to continue witnessing an exodus of key members. With Fabiyi’s stern warning, the party must decide whether it wants to remain a dominant force in Nigerian politics or risk further irrelevance.
Political analysts have observed that while the PDP remains a significant player in Nigeria’s democracy, its recent challenges, including leadership tussles and factional disputes, have weakened its electoral prospects. Without a well-structured coalition and internal reforms, the party may find it difficult to regain the trust of the Nigerian electorate.
In the coming months, all eyes will be on the PDP leadership to see whether they will heed Fabiyi’s advice or continue on a trajectory that could lead to more resignations and possible electoral defeat.
The warning from Fabiyi is a wake-up call for the PDP. If the party hopes to be a viable contender in the 2027 elections, it must act swiftly to mend internal rifts and foster strategic collaborations. Whether the PDP can navigate these turbulent waters remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—the political landscape in Nigeria is set for a dramatic showdown in the coming years.
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