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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.
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.