The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)in Ekiti State has called for the expulsion of former Governor Ayodele Fayose for allegedly working against the party’s interests.
The state PDP Caretaker Chairman, Dare Adeleke, said this on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti, adding that the recommendation had been submitted to both the Tom Ikimi-led Disciplinary Panel and the Olagunsoye Oyinlola Reconciliation Committee.
Adeleke said the party’s decision was based on Fayose’s public endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC), candidate Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the state.
He described Fayose’s actions as shameful and ridiculous adding that it is potentially misleading the public and distorting the image of the party.
Adeleke called for the former governor’s expulsion, warning that allowing Fayose and his political allies to remain within the party would be damaging, as their loyalty was no longer with the PDP.
“The national leadership of the party must expel Fayose and his cronies,” Adeleke urged. “It would be suicidal to let them stay, as their body and soul are already with the opposition.”
Adeleke said Fayose had sued the PDP Caretaker Committee four times in two months since it was formed, aiming to weaken the party’s structure.
“We are pleased to say Fayose is no longer a member of the PDP. His repeated statements are merely an attempt to curry favour with his paymaster, Governor Oyebanji. When a man boasts that the governor has visited his house 18 times in two years, one has to question his loyalty,” he noted.
Adeleke also accused Fayose of self-interest, citing his decision to withdraw his child from a PDP candidacy to support the APC for personal gain.
