‘Why Peter Obi Can Never Be Nigeria’s President’, Fayose

• Isaac Fayose has said “Peter Obi can never be president” under Nigeria’s current system, blaming the collapse of electoral reforms and the weakening of opposition parties for what he described as the death of democracy.

Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has said it is impossible for the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to become Nigeria’s president under the current political system.

In a post shared on his 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle, Fayose expressed deep frustration with what he described as the erosion of democracy in Nigeria, insisting that leadership positions are no longer won through elections but by selection.

According to him, recent political developments, including the rejection of proposed electoral reforms by the Senate, have effectively weakened opposition parties and shut the door on credible democratic competition. He also criticised the abandonment of electoral initiatives introduced during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Fayose warned that these developments have left Nigerians without a functional opposition, arguing that meaningful political change has become nearly impossible.

“ADC is dead on arrival. Peter Obi can never be president. Nobody can be president again unless they select you,” he said.
“Electoral reform is gone. Even the initiatives that Jonathan started have been thrown into the dustbin. No more BVAS.”

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Describing the situation as both a personal and national tragedy, Fayose lamented what he called the failure of his generation to effect positive change.

“This is the saddest day of my life. Our generation were unable to change this. We lost the country,” he added.

He further criticised the state of public institutions, including healthcare, the police and customs services, blaming political leadership for their decline. Fayose urged Nigerians to accept what he described as the harsh political reality, warning that continued agitation may only lead to frustration.