Peter Obi Is The Only Opposition In Nigeria Today – Fayose

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has described Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as the only credible opposition voice left in Nigeria.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Fayose said that while most opposition figures have lost relevance, Obi continues to resonate with Nigerians despite not holding any government position.

He explained that the former Anambra governor’s political influence and consistent engagement with national issues have kept him at the centre of public discourse, even as the country’s opposition struggles with fragmentation and leadership crises.

Fayose, who served two terms as Ekiti governor under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), maintained that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the dominant political force, and that President Bola Tinubu is unlikely to face any real challenge in the 2027 election.

According to him, many of those who once positioned themselves as opposition leaders have lost touch with the people, while Obi has managed to sustain momentum and retain public appeal.

ADC Coalition ‘Going Nowhere’

The former governor also dismissed the newly formed coalition of opposition leaders under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which includes Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi.

He argued that the group lacks structure and grassroots connection, saying that the coalition’s ambitions to unseat the APC are unrealistic. Fayose added that political realignments without credible leadership or unity of purpose rarely produce results, especially in Nigeria’s current political climate.

While he reaffirmed his friendship with President Tinubu, Fayose clarified that his support for the President is not driven by personal interest. He revealed that he declined an appointment offer from Tinubu, saying he was content to focus on private life after decades in public service.

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‘PDP Crisis Self-Inflicted’

Fayose also exonerated President Tinubu from the crisis rocking the PDP, describing the opposition party as “dead.” He said the wave of defections by top members, including governors of Enugu and Bayelsa states, was a result of internal weakness rather than external influence.

According to him, the PDP’s internal disunity and lack of strong leadership have made it impossible for the party to present a viable alternative to the APC. He warned that the few PDP governors still holding out may soon follow the same path.

Fayose’s comments underscore the growing perception of Peter Obi as the only figure sustaining an opposition narrative in Nigeria’s political space, one that continues to challenge the ruling establishment, even as the rest of the opposition appears to crumble ahead of 2027.