Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is no longer a credible opposition force in Nigeria, claiming the party has been taken over by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Speaking on Friday during an interview on Politics Today, a programme aired on Channels Television, Melaye described the PDP as a “parastatal” of the APC, accusing the ruling party of orchestrating its collapse.
“PDP has been purchased by APC. PDP is a department of the APC. In fact, they take dates for NEC meetings and NWC meetings from the Villa,” Melaye alleged.
Melaye, who recently defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), questioned the conduct of the few remaining PDP governors, suggesting they were not behaving like members of an opposition party.
“Just look at the number of governors in the PDP today. Are these governors acting like opposition governors? Are they playing opposition roles? Those who are remaining in the PDP are holding fort for the APC,” he stated.
Explaining his reason for leaving the PDP, Melaye said the party no longer has the strength to stand up to the ruling APC.
“With due respect to my uncle, Babangida Aliyu. You heard him two days ago; he said if we can tolerate Buhari for eight years, then we should tolerate Tinubu for another four years. Is that the voice of an opposition person?” he asked.
Melaye concluded by warning that Nigeria is currently in a precarious political situation, stressing the need for a genuine and vibrant opposition.
