The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State Chapter, has given
former governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, seven days to apologise “for
the deliberate unwarranted vituperation” on party elders in the state.
PDP Spokesman in the state, Taofik Gani, said in a statement that the
denigration occurred when Fayose gave advice that was capable of
inciting the youth against the PDP chieftains in Lagos.
Fayose had during the inauguration of the PDP Campaign Committee for the
Lagos-East senatorial by-election on Tuesday, reportedly advised the
party to send its former Deputy National Chairman, Chief Bode George, on
“political retirement”.
According to a statement by his media aide, Lere Olayinka, titled ‘Lagos
PDP must retire Bode George to make progress”, Fayose said such would
help the party to make progress and win elections in Lagos State.
But the PDP spokesman urged Fayose not to be a negative role model to
the younger ones in the party.
“Fayose will be declared Persona non grata in all her indoor and outdoor
activities from Monday 12th October 2020, unless he, Fayose, purges
himself of the grave nuisance value arising from the unsolicited and
divisive advice,” Gani said.
He urged Fayose to desist from all provocative comments against party
elders or any action inimical to the advancement of the PDP in the South
West.
“Only a sadist, mischief-maker or rooky politician, will decide to peel
healing wounds, like creating more political foes, at a period very
close to major elections.
“We are nearing very important elections in the state to take us into
winning Lagos State in 2023 general elections.
“We need all togetherness and complimentary efforts possible of the old,
young, male, female.
“It is thus shocking that a supposed leader would come to our state to
‘tear’ us apart rather than give positive and progressive uniting advice
to us.
“We will hold Fayose responsible for any future election loss in Lagos
State and indeed the South West,” the PDP said .” (NAN)