Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has ignited national debate after declaring that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has successfully drawn the Governor of Taraba State into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), with the Governor of Plateau State expected to follow shortly. Speaking during a political briefing, Fayose claimed the president’s growing influence is gradually reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape, dismantling long-standing party loyalties in the process.
Fayose stated that Tinubu’s political machinery has been quietly working to realign key power blocs in the North and Middle Belt regions, consolidating APC’s strength ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, this strategic expansion is not accidental but a reflection of Tinubu’s deep-rooted political acumen and ability to negotiate alliances beyond partisan barriers.
He further suggested that the defection of opposition governors marks the beginning of a broader trend that could weaken the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). “The writing is on the wall,” Fayose asserted. “Taraba has gone, Plateau is next, and more will surely follow. This is not politics as usual; it is a recalibration of power in real time.”
Ayo Fayose: PDP in Crisis as Governors Prepare to Defect
In his remarks, Ayo Fayose painted a grim picture for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), claiming that the party is losing ground in critical states that once defined its electoral dominance. He accused PDP leaders of complacency, infighting, and an unwillingness to confront the realities of shifting political loyalties. According to him, the internal divisions have made the PDP vulnerable to strategic encroachment by Tinubu’s team.
Fayose described the current situation as “a slow but certain collapse of the opposition,” warning that if urgent steps are not taken, the PDP might enter the 2027 elections fractured and leaderless. He also hinted that some governors still within the PDP are already in secret negotiations with top APC figures in Abuja. “It’s not a rumor anymore,” he said. “The migration is ongoing behind the scenes.”
Political analysts have described Fayose’s statement as both “a revelation and a warning.” His comments, they say, underscore the fluid nature of Nigeria’s political alliances and highlight the extent to which Tinubu’s influence extends beyond party lines.
Ayo Fayose: ‘The Game Has Changed — Tinubu’s Grip on Power Is Tightening’
Reiterating his stance, Ayo Fayose asserted that President Tinubu has mastered the art of political persuasion and is executing a long-term strategy aimed at securing absolute dominance before 2027. He emphasized that the movement of governors into the APC fold is only one part of a wider effort to build an unshakeable coalition of political elites who share Tinubu’s national vision.
Fayose further stated that these developments signal a new era in Nigerian politics—one defined not by ideology but by loyalty and influence. “Tinubu understands that politics is about relationships,” he explained. “What we’re witnessing is a shift of allegiance driven by trust, negotiation, and power consolidation.”
He concluded with a warning to those underestimating Tinubu’s reach: “The president is not only leading a party; he is leading a political movement that cuts across every region and sentiment. Anyone ignoring that reality does so at their own peril.”
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