The former governor of the State of Ekiti and the head of the Popular Democratic Party (PDP), Ayodele Fayose, declared that Nigeria under former President Muhammadu Buhari cannot be compared to the current situation under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Fayose, who expressed his former belief in Tinubu's leadership, explained that Tinubu is stabilizing the country's economy and currency.
He added that the economy was low under the last administration.
Fayose said this while talking with journalists shortly after paying a tribute to Salah to the president in Lagos.
When asked about the reason behind his visit to the president as head of the opposition party, Fayose said he always believed in Tinubu's leadership even when he (Fayose) was a PDP governor in the state of Ekiti.
“Well, even when I was in office as governor of the PDP, a acting governor, I have always believed in his leadership. And I did not hide my support for him even before he became president. And the only thing we can do as leaders of this country today is to continue encouraging him to raise his hands, make the public understand how insecure is to lead.
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“An economy that is low, and today is stabilized. There is a difference between the things that change directly. There is no miracle. But stabilizing the economy, stabilizing the currency. And a few brave steps that the president has taken and the achievements of this administration put hope for all of us,” he said.
The former governor explained that his visit to Tinubu was personal, and added that the president must be encouraged to continue what he is doing for the Nigerians.
“Nobody says it is easy, but there is no miracle that can change things during the night.
“Because of how small the president has done, we must congratulate him. I was a unique critic of the last administration, but the situation cannot be compared now.
“Then, for me, I am here to take the opportunity of his return to his home to visit him. And to encourage him to do more for the Nigerians,” added the former governor.
Answering the questions about the wave of defections in the political space of the country, Fayose clarified that his visit has nothing to do with such, stating that he would never leave the PDP for any other party.
According to him, those who recently deserted from the PDP to the ruling APC have their reasons, including the performance of the president and the current political crisis that destroys the PDP, adding that the party will soon become a 'corpse'.
“I, Ayo Fayose, I will not move from PDP to any political party, not even APC. I have this year, 65 years. It is within the elections of those who have chosen to move,” he added.
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