Electoral Act: ‘ADC dead on arrival; Obi can never be president’ — Fayose

Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, has expressed disappointment over the state of democracy in Nigeria, describing the opposition as weak and ineffective.

In a video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Fayose lamented what he described as the collapse of the country’s political and electoral systems, warning that recent developments have eroded the chances of credible opposition in future elections.

“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, for rejecting key electoral reforms, including the mandatory electronic transmission of election results, which many stakeholders consider crucial for ensuring credible elections.

He also accused the judiciary of being weakened, arguing that the political system no longer provides effective checks and balances.

“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 said.

He further warned that Nigeria was sliding towards a one-party state, lamenting what he described as the concentration of power in the hands of a few.

“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.

His comments come amid renewed debate over the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026. Vanguard had reported that following pressure from the media and other stakeholders, the Senate passed the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Amendment Bill after its third reading but rejected a proposed amendment to Clause 60(3), which sought to make electronic transmission of election results mandatory.

Beyond electoral issues, Fayose also criticised the state of the judiciary, low remuneration for doctors, and the worsening security situation across the country, arguing that these challenges reflect that the country “is gone.

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