Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has warned that Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), risks becoming a political "carcass" if urgent and drastic steps are not taken to salvage its dwindling fortunes.

He, however, reiterated his unflinching loyalty to the PDP, declaring that he has no intention of defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking during a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence, Lagos, on Monday night, Fayose explained that although he has been a long-standing critic of past administrations, the efforts of the current government deserve acknowledgment.

He said it is unfair to expect a miraculous turnaround in a short time, but the current administration has demonstrated commitment and courage in tackling Nigeria's numerous challenges.

Fayose, who was a PDP governor during his tenure in Ekiti State, noted that his support for President Tinubu is not new.

On the issue of political defections, particularly those from the PDP to the APC, Fayose was clear and emphatic: “Let me be very clear. Ayodele Fayose will not move from PDP to any other political party, not even the APC.

When asked what he was personally doing to help reposition the PDP, the former governor acknowledged that he is no longer at the forefront of national politics but emphasized that he played his part while in office.

Reaffirming his loyalty to the PDP, Fayose said: “Yes, I am a party man, and that is why I said earlier that I will never leave the PDP for any other party. The moment I’m no longer in the PDP, I would rather quit partisan politics altogether.”

On the state of affairs in Ekiti, Fayose commended the current state governor, Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji, describing his performance as outstanding and worthy of support regardless of political affiliations.

Fayose also disclosed that he had sought clarity from President Tinubu regarding the political future of Governor Oyebanji.