‘Make noise’: Ex-Ekiti governor Fayose reacts as PDP threatens expulsion from party, details emerge

• Ekiti State PDP is pushing for the expulsion of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, accusing him of anti-party activities
• Fayose dismissed the threat of expulsion, saying the interim chairman of the PDP, Dare Adeleke, has no authority.
• PDP Chairperson Adeleke slammed Fayose for misleading the public, suggesting that Fayose has officially left the APC.

The political landscape in Ekiti State has shifted as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) moves to oust former Governor Ayodele Fayose.

Legit.ng he had earlier reported that the party was accusing him of anti-party activities for his public support for the second term bid of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, despite the fact that Oyebanji was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Fayose rejects threat of expulsion

Reacting, Fayose, however, dismissed the threat of expulsion, stating that Adeleke did not have the authority to remove him from the party, The Punch reported.

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Speaking through his aide, Lere Olayinka, Fayose rejected the move and described Adeleke’s actions as “noise makers”.

Fayose said:

“He (Adeleke) does not have the power to recommend my expulsion.

“His position as CTC chairman is being challenged in court. He can continue with his noise but we are not bothered. Let him go to Abuja and suspend Fayose.”

Olayinka further mocked Adeleke, questioning his relevance in Ekiti politics.

“We will soon know who controls Ekiti politics. Will it be Adeleke who lives in Ibadan who will come to Ekiti to vote PDP in 2026 and 2027?”

Adeleke criticizes Fayose’s endorsement of Oyebanji

Adeleke condemned Fayose’s actions, arguing that the former governor was misleading the public by supporting Oyebanji, who he claimed had failed the state in critical sectors such as infrastructure, health and security, Vanguard reported.

He said:

“Fayose is trying to sweet talk Governor Oyebanji for personal gain. He wants it all for himself, and his support for Oyebanji is just another attempt to get money from him.”

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Adeleke criticized the Oyebanji administration, noting:

“In the last two years, Ekiti has seen little progress. The roads are in bad shape, the health sector is suffering and overall governance has stagnated.”

Call for Fayose to officially defect

The PDP CTC chairman called on Fayose to officially resign from the APC if he continues to align with the opposition.

“Instead of misleading the people, Fayose should take the bold step of defecting. Our focus remains on strengthening Ekiti PDP, and Fayose’s actions only serve to weaken the party.”

Adeleke concluded by calling on PDP members to remain steadfast and united as they work to rebuild the party for future elections.

“Together, we can create a stronger PDP that will serve Ekiti with integrity and purpose,” he said.

Fayose criticized the comments on the internal disputes of the PDP

In a related development, Legit.ng reported that former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, has been criticized by a top chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbe Benjamin Orduen, over his comments on the internal dispute in the party.

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Fayose recently declared that it would take “a miracle” to save the PDP, but his comments have been met with harsh criticism from within the party.

Source: Legit.ng