Fayose predicts PDP will come fourth in 2027
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has predicted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will perform poorly in the 2027 general elections, stating the party could end up in fourth place.
Fayose, who remains a PDP member and was previously part of the now-defunct G5 governors’ group, made this forecast during his appearance on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on July 25, 2025.
Fayose attributed his grim outlook to the PDP’s internal crises, marginalization of key leaders, and mass defections.
He described the party as “already compromised in most states” and a “shadow of its former self.”
According to Fayose, the departure of high-profile members—including former vice president, vice presidential candidates, senators, and governors—has weakened the party’s structure and electoral prospects.
He further stated, “It is my prayer that the PDP will come fourth. Today, I am telling you the PDP will come fourth in the general elections”.
Fayose’s comments also highlighted frustration with the PDP leadership for what he described as consistent disrespect and sabotage against loyal members.
He claimed the party’s poor management and lack of inclusion of experienced leaders have left it vulnerable and politically weakened.
His remarks echo broader concerns about the ongoing wave of PDP defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and suggest that, unless there are drastic changes, the PDP’s relevance in the 2027 elections may diminish even further.
According to the former governor, the PDP’s internal turmoil and the estrangement of long-standing members have significantly diminished its electoral strength.
“In most states, they are already compromised. They have eased out so many leaders. It’s good for them, but let me remind you, I was part of the G5.”
He criticised the party’s leadership for what he described as “repeated acts of disrespect” and “sabotage” against loyal members like himself.
“I have paid my dues in PDP. You cannot continue to match a man like me. I don’t have friends in PDP. I came to PDP alone.
“How will a party undermine you—a two-term governor—you have done everything humanly possible to sustain, and they undermine you—I should be clapping for them? Forget that,” Fayose said.
Describing the current state of the PDP as a shadow of its former self, he added, “Associating with PDP today is shameful enough. The party is too weak to take a grab of anything lately. PDP is not an issue for now. With more prayers, PDP will end up in the fourth position.”
Fayose also criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, claiming that Atiku’s alleged foreknowledge of securing the PDP presidential ticket led him to obstruct other potential candidates and options within the party.
“Atiku knew he was going to get the ticket of PDP, that was why he moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC),” Fayose claimed.
When asked if he would support Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde if Makinde emerged as the PDP’s presidential candidate, Fayose responded, “If Governor Makinde becomes the flag bearer, Nigerians will decide. I have no issue with that.”
