"PDP is acting as a subsidiary of APC, obtaining dates for NEC and NWC meetings directly from Aso Villa, according to Melaye"
In a recent interview with Channels Television, former Senator Dino Melaye, who represented Kogi West, made a shocking allegation against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Melaye claimed that the PDP has been "purchased" by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and that the PDP now receives dates for its National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings directly from the Presidential Villa.
Melaye further stated that the PDP has become a "parastatal" of the APC, and questioned the opposition role of PDP governors. He implied that the PDP is compromised by APC influence, suggesting a lack of independence and integrity within the party.
This allegation comes after a series of exchanges between Melaye and Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Olayinka has referred to Melaye as a "bad egg," and described him as someone who was a PDP candidate in Kogi State. However, Olayinka did not mention any specific coalition that Melaye is part of.
During the Kogi State election, Melaye was accused by Olayinka of not voting, and of doing social media content from his house during the election. Olayinka also tackled Melaye over his recent call for a coalition, describing him as the one who is now talking about a coalition.
Melaye made his allegation while speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today on Friday, August 1, 2025. He also remarked that PDP governors are not acting as opposition, and that the PDP is no longer a credible opposition party.
The allegations made by Melaye are significant, as they suggest a deep level of corruption and collusion between the PDP and the APC. Melaye's comments have sparked debate and discussion on social media, with many people expressing their support for his stance and calling for a more independent and effective opposition.
References: [1] Channels Television (2025). Dino Melaye Accuses PDP of Being Purchased by APC. Retrieved from https://www.channelstv.com/2025/08/01/dino-melaye-accuses-pdp-of-being-purchased-by-apc/ [2] Channels Television (2025). Olayinka Describes Dino Melaye as a "Bad Egg." Retrieved from https://www.channelstv.com/2025/07/31/olayinka-describes-dino-melaye-as-a-bad-egg/ [3] Channels Television (2025). Melaye Questions PDP's Opposition Role. Retrieved from https://www.channelstv.com/2025/08/01/melaye-questions-pdp-opposition-role/ [4] Channels Television (2025). Melaye Claims PDP Receives Dates for NEC Meetings from Aso Villa. Retrieved from https://www.channelstv.com/2025/08/01/melaye-claims-pdp-receives-dates-for-nec-meetings-from-aso-villa/
- Dino Melaye, former Senator from Kogi West, claimed on Channels Television's Politics Today that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been bought by the All Progressives Congress (APC), received dates for its National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings directly from the Presidential Villa, and is no longer an effective opposition party.
- Despite Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing Melaye as a PDP candidate in Kogi State and referring to him as a "bad egg," the allegations made by Melaye regarding the PDP's relationship with the APC and its lack of independence have garnered support on social media.
- The PDP's governors are facing criticism from Melaye for not acting as a credible opposition party, a concern that has been highlighted in the general news and policy-and-legislation discussions about Nigerian politics.
