Fayose: Opposition Dead, ADC Doomed, Peter Obi Has No Path to Presidency Under New Electoral Act"

 

Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has delivered a scathing verdict on Nigeria's opposition landscape, declaring the African Democratic Congress (ADC) "dead on arrival" and asserting that Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, "can never be president."

In a viral video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Fayose expressed deep frustration with the state of democracy in Nigeria, linking his pessimism to recent developments in the electoral system. His comments come just a day after the Senate passed the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Amendment Bill 2026 through its third reading.

“Opposition is gone, ADC is dead on arrival. Peter Obi can never be president. Nobody can be president again unless they select you,” Fayose stated bluntly.

He further lamented the perceived collapse of credible electoral processes, criticizing the National Assembly—particularly the Senate—for rejecting key reforms, such as mandatory electronic transmission of election results, which many stakeholders view as essential for transparency and credibility.

“Nigeria is gone. Just fighting is just stressing yourself at this juncture,” he added, painting a grim picture of a system where outcomes are allegedly predetermined rather than determined by the electorate.

Fayose's remarks highlight growing concerns among opposition figures and civil society over the amended Electoral Act. Critics, including the convener of the Civil Society Situation Room, Clement Nwankwo, have warned that certain provisions could undermine the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and enable manipulation in future polls, including the 2027 general elections.

Interestingly, this latest outburst from Isaac Fayose contrasts with earlier statements from his brother, Ayodele Fayose, who in January 2026 described Peter Obi as the "only life" in the ADC and warned that the party risks irrelevance without fielding Obi as its 2027 presidential candidate. Ayodele Fayose had emphasized Obi's unique traction and popularity as a key factor for any opposition resurgence.