Ekiti PDP Faction Crisis Deepens

 

In a dramatic turn of events, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti state finds itself embroiled in internal strife as disquiet ripples through its rank. The rift, centering around the exclusion of prominent figures from key party committees, has sparked outrage among supporters of former governor Ayo Fayose, former deputy governor and 2018 Governorship candidate Professor Kolapo Olusola Eleka, as well as aspirant Funso Ayeni, escalating tension within the party.

At the heart of the discord lies the composition of reconciliation and finance committees, which notably omitted names affiliated with Fayose's faction, Eleka's loyalists, and Ayeni's supporters. This move, viewed by many as a betrayal of the former governor's leadership and a sidelining of other prominent figures, has intensified existing divisions within the party.

Adding fuel to the fire, the exclusion of Funsho Ayeni from the finance committee has raised eyebrows, particularly given his stature as a potential financier for the party. Ayeni's absence from the committee, widely perceived as a calculated snub, has further exacerbated tension and deepened mistrust among party members.

Moreover, the sidelining of Eleka's loyalists from the committee lists has added another layer of complexity to the already volatile situation. As loyalists of various factions express frustration over the apparent marginalization within the party, the specter of internal conflict looms large over the Ekiti PDP.

In response to these developments, loyalists aligned with Fayose, Eleka, and Ayeni have issued stern warnings, threatening to boycott party activities and vowing to disrupt the status quo from within. As tension continue to mount, the inclusion of loyalists to Distinguished Senator Biodun Olujimi, representing Ekiti South, remains uncertain, further clouding the party's future prospects and raising questions about its ability to unite ahead of crucial political engagements.

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