“PDP Is Dead and Buried”

When Senator Dino Melaye sits for an interview, you can almost bet it won’t end without a headline. His latest appearance on Arise TV was no different, as the former lawmaker made it clear he has turned his back on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In his usual dramatic style, Melaye didn’t just say he was done with the party, he declared it “dead and buried.” According to him, the PDP that once stood as a major opposition platform has been reduced to nothing more than an extension of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “The PDP was sold,” he said, adding with a jab of humour, “and I’m not sure they even collected the receipt.”

For those who have followed Nigerian politics, Melaye’s frustration captures a sentiment that has been whispered in political circles for months. Internal wrangling, defections, and the constant struggle for control have weakened the PDP’s structure. But coming from Melaye, a figure never shy of controversy, the words hit differently.

He also revealed his next move: joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC). By pitching his tent with a smaller party, Melaye positions himself as part of a fresh political alternative, though critics argue Nigeria’s fragmented opposition struggles to challenge the APC’s dominance.

Still, Melaye’s bold declaration has sparked conversations about the PDP’s future. Is the party truly buried, or is this another case of Nigerian politicians switching jerseys when the political climate changes? The cracks in the PDP house have been visible for a while, Melaye is simply the latest tenant to pack his bags