The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Saturday said Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is on the brink of emerging as the chairman of “one-man” Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors Forum.
The APC’s state branch spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, stated that it is now evident that the PDP is in its “final throes of relevance.”
According to Oladejo, the opposition has lost any remaining credibility and structure as a result of the continuous flow of PDP governors defecting to the APC.
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In a statement he signed, Oladejo said, “Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State now stands on the brink of emerging as the de facto Chairman of a “one-man PDP Governors Forum”-a development that perfectly captures the depth of the party’s collapse. What was once a collective leadership platform has been reduced to a lonely outpost of dwindling influence.
“Let it be said plainly, this is not coincidence; it is rejection. The steady exodus of governors and key stakeholders is a direct vote of no confidence in the PDP’s leadership, its lack of ideological clarity, and its chronic inability to resolve internal crises. Those who know the party best are walking away from it.
“A political party that cannot keep its house in order, that hemorrhages its own elected leaders, and that offers no coherent direction cannot-and should not-be entrusted with the governance of a complex nation like Nigeria. The PDP’s current state is not just a failure; it is a cautionary tale.
“Even more troubling is the broader implication for Nigeria’s democracy. What we are witnessing is the collapse of responsible opposition politics, undermined by ego clashes, indiscipline, and a fixation on power without preparation. Nigerians deserve an opposition that is credible, organized, and ready-not one that is imploding in real time.
“Opposition parties must, as a matter of urgency, borrow from the APC’s tested playbook during its years in opposition-years defined by sacrifice, resilience, discipline, and strategic patience.
“The APC did not stumble into power; it built trust, earned legitimacy, and presented Nigerians with a clear and compelling alternative. That pathway remains available-but it requires hard work, not shortcuts.
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“Instead, today’s opposition seems trapped in a cycle of opportunism, where personal ambition overrides collective purpose, and where the pursuit of power has become an end in itself rather than a means to serve.”
The Lagos State APC maintained that it remains focused, disciplined, and forward-looking.
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