Dino Melaye Alleges PDP Now a ‘Parastatal’ of APC

ABUJA, Nigeria — Former Senator Dino Melaye has launched a scathing attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing it of being compromised by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and lacking the will to serve as a credible opposition.

Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired on Friday evening, Melaye alleged that the PDP has effectively become a “parastatal” of the APC, with key decisions influenced from within the presidency.

“PDP has been purchased by APC. PDP is a parastatal of the APC. PDP is a department of the APC,” Melaye said.

“In fact, they take dates for NEC meetings and NWC meetings from the villa.”

Melaye, who recently resigned from the PDP and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said the party has lost its ability to hold the APC to account.

He claimed many of the remaining PDP governors are merely placeholders for the ruling party.

“Just look at the number of governors in the PDP today. Are these governors acting like opposition governors? Are they playing opposition roles?” he asked rhetorically.

“Those who are remaining in the PDP are holding fort for the APC.”

The former Kogi West senator and 2023 governorship candidate also took aim at prominent PDP figures, citing comments by former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu as indicative of the party’s compromised stance.

“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,” Melaye said.

“Is that the voice of an opposition person?”

Melaye said the comments underscore a broader trend of complacency and submission within the PDP ranks, justifying his departure.

“What I’m telling you, in essence, is we live in precarious times,” he concluded.

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