Former Ekiti State Governor, Peter Ayodele Fayose, has distanced himself from media reports suggesting his involvement in a self-declaration as Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the purported suspension of key figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Governors Nyesom Wike and Seyi Makinde.
In a statement, Fayose clarified that Ambassador Umar Damagum remains the PDP National Chairman, and he has no intention or aspiration to assume that role. He also emphasized that there are many individuals with the surname “Fayose” in Nigeria and urged the public to ensure accurate identification in news reports, especially those not explicitly mentioning his full name.
“The public should therefore endeavor to read the content of news stories, not just the headlines,” Fayose advised, making it clear that he is not involved in the internal drama within the party.
Fayose concluded by stating that he is not seeking any political office, whether appointed or elective, and will not be part of the ongoing PDP controversies.
Hew tweeted:
I dissociate myself from Media reports linking me with any self declaration as Chairman of the PDP and suspension of the likes of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Governors Wike, Makinde, etc from the party.
As at today, Ambassador Umar Damagum is the Chairman of the PDP and I am not aspiring to be Chairman of the party.
It is also important for the public to note that I’m not the only Fayose in Nigeria, there are many others.
I am Peter Ayodele Fayose. As such, stories not clearly stating my name should be disregarded and treated as stories from any of the many other Fayose’s in Nigeria.
The public should therefore endeavor to read the content of news stories, not just the headlines.
Most importantly, I’m not part of the drama in the party and will never be. I am also not interested in any political office, either appointed or elective.
