Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, has expressed deep concern over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, describing the opposition as weak and the electoral system as largely compromised.
In a video shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Fayose lamented what he called the collapse of the country’s political and electoral structures, warning that recent developments have drastically reduced the chances of credible opposition emerging in future elections.
According to him, opposition parties no longer pose a real threat, declaring that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is “dead on arrival” and insisting that Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, can never become president.
“Opposition is gone. ADC is dead on arrival. Peter Obi can never be president. Nobody can be president again unless they select you,” he said.
Fayose criticised the National Assembly, particularly the Senate, over its refusal to approve key electoral reforms, including the proposal to make electronic transmission of election results mandatory — a measure widely regarded by stakeholders as essential for credible elections.
He also accused the judiciary of losing its independence, arguing that the system no longer provides effective checks and balances against abuse of power.
“We’ve finally lost Nigeria. Electoral reform is gone. Even what former President Goodluck Jonathan started has been thrown into the dustbin. No more BVAS. Whatever they tell you is the result,” Fayose stated.
He further warned that the country was drifting towards a one-party system, lamenting what he described as the concentration of power in the hands of a few individuals.
“We are now back to a one-party state, one family to rule us forever. This is sad — the saddest day of my life,” he added.
Fayose’s comments come amid renewed debate over the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, following the Senate’s passage of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Amendment Bill after its third reading, while rejecting an amendment to Clause 60(3) that sought to enforce mandatory electronic transmission of election results.
Beyond electoral matters, Fayose also raised concerns about the state of the judiciary, poor remuneration for doctors, and the worsening security situation across the country, arguing that these issues further reflect a nation in deep decline.
Electoral Act: ADC ‘dead on arrival’, Obi can’t be president — Fayose
