Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has launched a scathing attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that the once-dominant opposition party is “dead and buried.”
Melaye, who is now a leading figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the remarks during a media interview on Monday night. He alleged that the PDP no longer functions as an independent political entity but has instead fallen under the influence of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
"PDP Is Dead"
In his words:
“Except for our Lord Jesus Christ, no dead can rise again. Whatever you are seeing is a make-shift arrangement. The dead is dead; we can only advertise the obituary. PDP was sold, and I’m not even sure a receipt was issued for the payment. What exists today is an APC-controlled PDP, run from the Villa by APC agents.”
Reaction to Governor Makinde
Responding to recent comments by Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, who admitted that the PDP needs to rebuild itself before it can operate effectively, Melaye said the governor’s remarks confirm the collapse of the party.
“If a sitting governor is saying ‘let’s have a party first,’ it simply means there is no party,” he argued.
Commitment to ADC
Melaye reaffirmed his political allegiance to the ADC, expressing confidence that the party will challenge the APC’s grip on power in the next general election.
“I’m a proud member of the ADC, and that is the party that will unseat Tinubu and, by the grace of God, send him out of the Villa come May 29, 2027,” he declared.
Context
The PDP, once Nigeria’s strongest political platform after ruling the country for 16 years, has faced a series of crises in recent years, including defections, leadership tussles, and internal divisions. Political analysts argue that Melaye’s comments reflect the growing discontent among former party stalwarts who believe the PDP has lost its identity and direction.
With the 2027 general elections approaching, the ADC, Labour Party, and other opposition platforms are positioning themselves as alternatives to both the APC and PDP, seeking to capitalize on voter frustration over governance, the economy, and internal party squabbles.
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