Fayose Recommended For Expulsion By Ekiti PDP Over Anti-party

The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has recommended the expulsion of former state governor Ayodele Fayose for his actions against the interests of the party in the state.

At a press conference in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, on Sunday, PDP caretaker chairman, Dare Adeleke, said the request for Fayose’s expulsion was due to his alleged anti-party activities and misconduct, including publicly supporting Governor Biodun Oyebanji.

He explained that the recommendation for Fayose’s expulsion was part of a dossier submitted to the Tom Ikimi led disciplinary committee and the Olagunsoye Oyinlola reconciliation committee.

Adeleke made the remarks in response to Fayose’s statement on one of his television programs that the PDP is dead in Ekiti State.

On Saturday, the former governor reiterated his support for Oyebange’s bid for a second term in the All Progressives Congress while attending the inauguration of the recently completed Dehead/Faglo road and electrification project.

Fayose said to Oyebanji, “I am very proud of you. You have done well. We will continue to be with you. You have gone far in terms of development. Let me wait for that person who will say you have not done well. I am going to stand by you”.

Adeleke said Fayose’s actions could embarrass the PDP and mislead the public about the true value of the party.

Adeleke called on the national leadership to expel Fayose and his allies, warning that keeping them in the PDP would be detrimental since their loyalty is no longer to the party.

He said, “The PDP has set up a disciplinary committee headed by Chief Tom Ikimi. We (CTC) have met with the committee. Our position is that Ayo Fayose must be expelled from the party”.

Speaking of the former governor’s comments, Adeleke said, “My reply is very simple, that Fayose is not a member of PDP anymore. So, whatever he says is being said to soothe or massage the ego of his boss, Oyebanji. Oyebanji is his boss now.

“If a man (Fayose) shouts on top of the roof that Oyebanji came to his house 18 times in two years – what is he (the governor) doing there? Sharing Ekiti’s money, going to Fayose to give him Ekiti’s money! What is the governor doing there?

“Fayose is a person who wants everything to himself. If Fayose is now telling the whole world he can do this, he can do that, it is because he wants more money from Oyebanji, and Oyebanji will surely give it to him. He needs to say something sweet. He knows that he is doing it for something”.

The PDP CTC chairman wondered how the basis upon which anybody could express support for Oyebanji, who he said had failed Ekiti State in the last two years in the areas of infrastructure, health, security, education and others.

“Where are the infrastructures here in Ekiti? I have not seen much infrastructure in the state, and the roads are in a state of decadence. The health sector is bad.

“We must confront the reality of the past two years under the present administration of Governor Oyebanji. It is regrettable that this period has been marked by a glaring lack of progress, with many areas of development and governance left unattended,” Adeleke said.

The PDP CTC chairman, while condemning Fayose’s actions, encouraged him “to take the bold and honest step of officially decamping rather than openly aligning himself with an opposing party and misleading others into his self-serving interests.

“Our focus is on strengthening Ekiti PDP. Fayose’s behaviour only serves to weaken our collective efforts. As we continue this journey of rebuilding, I urge all party members to remain focused and avoid any form of distraction that could derail our progress.

“The work ahead is crucial, and we must stand united in our mission. I also encourage everyone to support the Local Government Caretaker Committees as they strive to rebuild and restore our party’s strength across all levels in Ekiti State.

“Together, we can achieve a renewed and vibrant PDP that serves the people of Ekiti with integrity and purpose,” Adeleke said, urging Ekiti people to remain calm, patient, and vigilant.

“In 2026, we must reject this cycle of neglect and choose leadership that genuinely prioritizes our collective well-being and development,” he added.