Fayose debunks reports linking him to PDP leadership tussle

October 13, 2024

By Samuel Ogunsona

Former Ekiti State Governor, Peter Ayodele Fayose, has distanced himself from media reports linking him to the self-declaration as Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the suspension of prominent party members, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Governors Wike and Makinde.

Fayose who made this known on his official X page on Saturday said he is not aspiring to be the chairman of the party.

Fayose clarified that Ambassador Umar Damagum is the current Chairman of the PDP, and he has no aspirations to take on the role.

He wrote, “I dissociate myself from Media reports linking me with any self declaration as Chairman of the PDP and suspension of the likes of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Governors Wike, Makinde, etc from the party.

As at today, Ambassador Umar Damagum is the Chairman of the PDP and I am not aspiring to be Chairman of the party”

He also emphasized that he is not the only individual with the surname Fayose in Nigeria, urging the public to be discerning when consuming news stories.

“It is also important for the public to note that I’m not the only Fayose in Nigeria, there are many others.

I am Peter Ayodele Fayose. As such, stories not clearly stating my name should be disregarded and treated as stories from any of the many other Fayose’s in Nigeria.

The public should therefore endeavor to read the content of news stories, not just the headlines.

Most importantly, I’m not part of the drama in the party and will never be. I am also not interested in any political office, either appointed or elective” Fayose mentioned.

Fayose’s statement serves as a caution to the public to look beyond headlines and verify the accuracy of information to avoid spreading misinformation.