PDP's Decline: Former Lagos Spokesperson Sees No Future for the Party in Elections

The decision of Hon. Hakeem Amode, former spokesperson of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to leave the party for the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) marks a significant blow to the opposition party. Amode cited several reasons for his departure, including internal conflicts, lack of leadership, and a "curse" that consistently undermines the party's chances in elections. He stated that the party's internal democracy has failed, making it impossible for candidates to emerge before the next election.

Key Takeaways:

• Amode's departure is a significant loss for the PDP, as he was a key figure in the Lagos State chapter, responsible for communicating the party's message to the public.
• Amode cited internal conflicts, lack of leadership, and a "curse" as reasons for his departure, citing instances where party leaders worked against the party at every election.
• The party's internal democracy has failed, making it impossible for candidates to emerge before the next election, according to Amode.
• Amode and his team explored the possibility of coalition with PDP, but ultimately decided against it, citing the same "curse" that plagued the party.
• Amode expressed his desire to avoid a repeat of the Zamfara scenario, where the PDP failed to field candidates in the next election due to internal conflicts.

Statistics:

• 18 months: the time frame before the next election, according to Amode.
• 1 year: the time frame before candidates must emerge for the next election, according to Amode.
• 4 years: the frequency at which party leaders work against the party's candidate, according to Amode.

Sources:

• Daily Independent (interview with Hon. Hakeem Amode)