PDP governors criticize Fayose over remarks on Makinde–Tinubu meeting
Ayo Fayose has come under fire from the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum after criticizing Seyi Makinde for meeting with President Bola Tinubu. The Forum labeled Fayose a “subsisting liability” and condemned his recent comments as damaging to Nigeria’s political culture. The dispute centers on claims about who attended the meeting and the motives behind it. The Forum urged the Presidency to distance itself from Fayose.
Key takeaways
- The PDP Governors’ Forum called Ayo Fayose a liability to Nigerian politics after his criticism of Seyi Makinde.
- Makinde met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on January 22 to discuss national and state matters.
- Fayose claimed that Caleb Mutfwang accompanied Makinde to the meeting, suggesting reluctance to address the President alone.
- The Forum accused Fayose of seeking relevance after failed attempts to offer his services to the Presidency.
- The Forum urged the Presidency to dissociate from Fayose and criticized his impact on Nigeria’s political image.
