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There have always been oppositions in Nigerian politics. In fact, opposition is what define the polity. The erstwhile administration of President Goodluck Jonathan (PDP) faced a stiff opposition from the All Progressives Congress (APC) before they finally clinched unto federal power in 2015. One of the President Goodluck Jonathan's major opponents was Rotimi Amaechi, the then governor of Rivers state. He was regarded a bone in the neck for the Otueke-born politician. Now in federal power, the All Progressives Congress has Ayodele Fayose, the governor of Ekiti state to deal with. Fayose, a PDP governor is as at now Nigeria's most controversial governor. He has been 'attacking' the APC and the Buhari-led government since its entrance into power. With the political trends in Nigeria now, Fayose's opposition does not appear as one to simmer down soon, as Buhari's administration is just a year old.

Here are 7 strong reasons why the Ekiti man can be a greater opposition to the-now ruling party than Rotimi Amaechi was to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

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1. As at then, Amaechi shared same party with his opponent, Goodluck Jonathan. It was quite difficult for him to vigorously fight him to the letter. He gets curbed by the National Party's mandate and even the party chiefs. Fayose belongs to a typical opposition party of his opponent, Buhari. His oppositions are closely in the mandate of his party.

2. It was quite apparent that Rotimi Amaechi had the intentions to defect to the opposition party, Power drunk of a federal appointment (obviously, he got this), started opposition at the end-time of their tenures. So, his back was weak. Fayose started quite early as in from the very scratch with Buhari way back the campaign periods of the now ruling party. His intentions have been clear from the start of whole game.

3. Fayose is seemingly mature with his oppositions - highly political. To a large extent, it represented the true democracy- making the federal government accountable. As a matter of fact, he was the first to congratulate President Buhari on his emergence as the President in 2015. He usually pinpoints the weaknesses of the Federal government. Amaechi's attacks were more of a vendetta mission - a payback after a public slap from the wife of the then President Jonathan.

4. Amaechi was a lone fighter. The game was between his Executive Arm and the whole of Federal Government. Fayose has the support of his legislative arm and even the judiciary. His party is a plus.

5. Fayose is one big bet for the PDP to regain federal power. He represents a capital voice in promoting the party. PDP will surely rise to strengthen this course. We have to watch out. Situations have made it glaring, even if APC will ever suggest another term, the incumbent President's age is enough barrier. In the case of Amaechi versus Jonathan, PDP was desperate to retain power. Jonathan was their best shot so Amaechi became a weakened vessel.

6. Uprooting Fayose from Ekiti is too difficult of a task. Legislature pledged their keen support. At home, Fayose is grounded. When he was not paying workers' salaries, the people of Ekiti saw it as a comeback reward from FG not the Governor. So, the fight is Ekiti versus Buhari. Amaechi had divided support. A side for the presidency, First Lady Dame Patience Goodluck, another for the Governor because the First Lady was from Rivers. Buhari has no blood connection from Ekiti.

7. Fayose is a die-hard officer. He was impeached in 2008, re-strategised and came back to power in 2015. His return was fantastic. Unseated an incumbent and opposition Governor, a person of Fayemi with such repute at a time his party, PDP was getting feeble. In short, Fayose has always won! Amaechi bears no such uncompromising record.

Source: https://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/7-strong-reasons-gov-fayose-can-be-a-greater-opposition-to-buhari-than-amaechi-to-jonathan.216395/

Ekiti People are resilient and take no shit.

Great points.

Amaechi is only a garrulous rabble rouser.

Furthermore, Fayose has the support of majority of Ekiti people, Unlike Amaechi then and now. Amaechi is like an outcast in Rivers, Someone that couldn't win legislative seats for his party.

OP.. u need to be in ekiti before u can make this points about fayose... don't just judge by media stunt. Anybody can write anything online...

I will.tell u this. APC lost out cos of fayemi. Had it been they had another candidate, fayose wouldn't have been the gov.

Ekiti is civil servants state. Once u lose the support of teachers . You're gone.

Fayose is currently owing them 6months salary.

If you want to win election in ekiti.. u need votes from ado and ikere local govt. Which I'm sure fayose won't get in 2018. U can quote me then.

Always difficult for a party to rule in ekiti back to back.

PDP may emerge in 2018 if the person is not fayose's candidate.

Fayose is good at pulling media stunt.

NigBulletin:
There have always been oppositions in Nigerian politics. In fact, opposition is what define the polity. The erstwhile administration of President Goodluck Jonathan (PDP) faced a stiff opposition from the All Progressives Congress (APC) before they finally clinched unto federal power in 2015. One of the President Goodluck Jonathan's major opponents was Rotimi Amaechi, the then governor of Rivers state. He was regarded a bone in the neck for the Otueke-born politician. Now in federal power, the All Progressives Congress has Ayodele Fayose, the governor of Ekiti state to deal with. Fayose, a PDP governor is as at now Nigeria's most controversial governor. He has been 'attacking' the APC and the Buhari-led government since its entrance into power. With the political trends in Nigeria now, Fayose's opposition does not appear as one to simmer down soon, as Buhari's administration is just a year old.

Here are 7 strong reasons why the Ekiti man can be a greater opposition to the-now ruling party than Rotimi Amaechi was to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

-------

1. As at then, Amaechi shared same party with his opponent, Goodluck Jonathan. It was quite difficult for him to vigorously fight him to the letter. He gets curbed by the National Party's mandate and even the party chiefs. Fayose belongs to a typical opposition party of his opponent, Buhari. His oppositions are closely in the mandate of his party.

2. It was quite apparent that Rotimi Amaechi had the intentions to defect to the opposition party, Power drunk of a federal appointment (obviously, he got this), started opposition at the end-time of their tenures. So, his back was weak. Fayose started quite early as in from the very scratch with Buhari way back the campaign periods of the now ruling party. His intentions have been clear from the start of whole game.

3. Fayose is seemingly mature with his oppositions - highly political. To a large extent, it represented the true democracy- making the federal government accountable. As a matter of fact, he was the first to congratulate President Buhari on his emergence as the President in 2015. He usually pinpoints the weaknesses of the Federal government. Amaechi's attacks were more of a vendetta mission - a payback after a public slap from the wife of the then President Jonathan.

4. Amaechi was a lone fighter. The game was between his Executive Arm and the whole of Federal Government. Fayose has the support of his legislative arm and even the judiciary. His party is a plus.

5. Fayose is one big bet for the PDP to regain federal power. He represents a capital voice in promoting the party. PDP will surely rise to strengthen this course. We have to watch out. Situations have made it glaring, even if APC will ever suggest another term, the incumbent President's age is enough barrier. In the case of Amaechi versus Jonathan, PDP was desperate to retain power. Jonathan was their best shot so Amaechi became a weakened vessel.

6. Uprooting Fayose from Ekiti is too difficult of a task. Legislature pledged their keen support. At home, Fayose is grounded. When he was not paying workers' salaries, the people of Ekiti saw it as a comeback reward from FG not the Governor. So, the fight is Ekiti versus Buhari. Amaechi had divided support. A side for the presidency, First Lady Dame Patience Goodluck, another for the Governor because the First Lady was from Rivers. Buhari has no blood connection from Ekiti.

7. Fayose is a die-hard officer. He was impeached in 2008, re-strategised and came back to power in 2015. His return was fantastic. Unseated an incumbent and opposition Governor, a person of Fayemi with such repute at a time his party, PDP was getting feeble. In short, Fayose has always won! Amaechi bears no such uncompromising record.

Source: https://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/7-strong-reasons-gov-fayose-can-be-a-greater-opposition-to-buhari-than-amaechi-to-jonathan.216395/

You are just as foolish as they come.

Amaechi and Fayose are not in the class pls.

Fayose will not do better than Amaechi in the opposition of FG not because he's not Gud enof but because GEJ was a Democrat who allowed a conducive and peaceful environment 4 the opposition. Hence he ddnt make plenty efforts 2 destabilise Amaechi & APC. Buhari on the other hand is a tyrant who is intolerant of the opposition. He'll neva allow Fayose 2 bring him down.

Watch out the undemocratic schemes Buhari will dish out 2 Fayose & the PDP prior 2 next general elections.

OSHOKOMHOLE OF YORUBA RACE

hardywaltz:
You are just as foolish as they come.

Amaechi and Fayose are not in the class pls.

Must you insult the OP before you make known your submission?
Typical of a "Hailing Hailer" a.k.a Zombie.

Politics hmmmm

Vikkie14:
Must you insult the OP before you make known your submission?
Typical of a "Hailing Hailer" a.k.a Zombie.

Is it my fault that both you and the Op are foolish?

oganology33:
Fayose will not do better than Amaechi in the opposition of FG not because he's not Gud enof but because GEJ was a Democrat who allowed a conducive and peaceful environment 4 the opposition. Hence he ddnt make plenty efforts 2 destabilise Amaechi & APC. Buhari on the other hand is a tyrant who is intolerant of the opposition. He'll neva allow Fayose 2 bring him down.

Watch out the undemocratic schemes Buhari will dish out 2 Fayose & the PDP prior 2 next general elections.

You are not serious, by failed attempt to impeach Amaechi with 5 legislatures, by not accepting the outcome of governors forum election result, by using IG Mbu to undermine the governor or the making of wike and patience Jonathan the chief security officer in rivers state or grounding of rivers state jet and withdrawing of Amaechi diplomatic passport etc etc. It is very easy to distort history in nigeria, Amaechi suffered under Jonathan for his opposing views that will remain the fact.

Amaechi and Fayose are not in the same class. Amaechi won the governorship forum chairman consisting of mainly PDP members against the might of the Presidency and the PDP itself. Amaechi took on the combinations of Mbu, Patience and Goodluck Jonathan, wike and came out tops. Amaechi was highly instrumental to APC's election victory, this have been acknowledged by "jagaban" himself. What has been the achievement of Fayose outside personal attacks on the president and his wife? Fayose has not offered any intellectual contribution in his so-called opposition. If Fayose is the best that PDP has to offer in terms of opposition, then PDP is dead.

We talking about Amaechi or Fayose here ?