A media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lere Olayinka, has reacted to comments made by former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, who claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has drifted away from its founding ideals.…....
Fayemi made the remarks while appearing on State of Affairs, a podcast hosted by Edmond Obilo, where he expressed concerns over the direction of the ruling party.
According to the former governor, the APC has “lost its bearing” and no longer reflects the vision upon which it was established by its founding fathers.
He argued that the party had transformed itself into an instrument of government rather than acting as a platform that guides government actions.
Fayemi also warned about the growing culture of consensus arrangements within the party, saying such a trend could trigger internal crises and eventual implosion.
“The danger of consensus is implosion in the APC,” he stated.
Speaking on internal democracy, the former governor rejected suggestions that he imposed the current governor of Ekiti State, insisting that the governor emerged after competing against strong contenders during the election process.
He noted that while influence can be used positively to achieve objectives, it becomes problematic when it is deployed to deny people the opportunity to exercise their democratic rights.
Using his own political journey as an example, Fayemi said he was not handed a second term ticket while serving as a minister but had to resign and contest against other aspirants before emerging victorious.
He further lamented what he described as a decline in intellectual engagement within the party, claiming there was little room for debate.
Reacting to the comments, Olayinka appeared to challenge Fayemi’s position, recalling past allegations regarding candidate selection processes during Fayemi’s administration in Ekiti.
“I am sure Buoda Kayode has forgotten how he used SMS to pick APC House of Assembly candidates then,” Olayinka wrote.
His reaction has since generated discussions among party members and political observers, with many weighing in on the debate over internal democracy, consensus politics and the future direction of the APC.
