Isaac Fayose, brother to former
Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose, has declared himself the new National Chairman
of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
This announcement comes amidst
a fresh crisis within the party, which has produced two factions. Isaac Fayose
also announced the suspension of several prominent party members, including the
PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, Rivers State Governor Nyesom
Wike, former governor Ayo Fayose, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and other
members of the influential G5 group.
The G5 is a coalition of
governors who have been at odds with the PDP leadership over party direction.
In his statement, Fayose challenged anyone unhappy with the move to take legal
action, saying, “If you are not happy, you should go to court.”
This self-declaration by Fayose
follows the recent upheaval within the party, with the suspension of Ambassador
Illiya Damagum as Acting National Chairman. The PDP’s National Working
Committee (NWC) swiftly moved to replace him with Alhaji Yayari Ahmed Mohammed,
citing the party’s amended 2017 constitution. The NWC, in its official
communication, urged party leaders, stakeholders, and members to stay focused
as they prepare for a critical National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting,
scheduled for October 24, 2024.
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