PDP Suffers Existential Crisis, May Go Extinct, Says Adebayo

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing an existential crisis, according to a former Attorney General of Oyo State, Ojo Adebayo.

In a scathing assessment, Adebayo likened the party’s current state to a patient suffering from “political haemorrhage”, emphasizing the need for a “serious blood transfusion” to prevent its total collapse.

Adebayo’s comments come at a time when the PDP is grappling with internal conflicts, factionalization, and a decline in its national popularity. The party has struggled to regain its footing since its defeat in the 2015 general elections, and the recent defections of key members to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have further weakened its structure.

“The PDP is in a state of coma, and it’s only a matter of time before it flatlines if urgent measures are not taken.

“The party needs a radical overhaul, a transfusion of new ideas, and a leadership that can inspire confidence and unity among its members,” Adebayo warned.

Adebayo, who served as Oyo State’s Attorney General during the tenure of former Governor Rashidi Ladoja, attributed the party’s woes to a combination of factors, including poor leadership, lack of internal democracy, and a failure to adapt to changing political realities.

“The PDP has become a shadow of its former self, and it’s heartbreaking to see a party that was once the dominant force in Nigerian politics reduced to its current state.

“It’s time for the party’s leaders to take a hard look in the mirror, acknowledge their mistakes, and take concrete steps to address the grievances of its members and the Nigerian people,” he said.

Adebayo’s call for urgent intervention has sparked a heated debate within the party, with some members calling for a national convention to address the party’s internal crises, while others are advocating for a more gradual approach to reform.

As the PDP struggles to find its footing, political analysts warn that the party’s continued decline could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria’s democratic landscape, potentially paving the way for a one-party state.

“The PDP’s crisis is a wake-up call for all Nigerians who value democracy and the importance of a strong opposition,” said Dr. Festus Adedayo, a political scientist at the University of Ibadan. “If the party is allowed to die, it could have disastrous consequences for our democracy, and it’s imperative that its leaders take immediate action to address its internal crises and restore the party to its former glory.”