FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and Vice President Kashim Shettima attended Ayodele Fayose's 65th birthday celebration in Lagos on Saturday. The event coincided with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, which Wike's faction had attempted to stop through court orders ¹ ² ³.
Fayose, a former Ekiti State Governor, received congratulatory messages from President Bola Tinubu and Wike, who praised his contributions to Nigerian politics and governance. Wike described Fayose as a "valuable friend and brother" who remains a reference point in politics. Tinubu highlighted Fayose's courage and consistency, noting his significant impact on Ekiti State and Nigeria ⁴ ⁵ ⁶.
The PDP has recently expelled Wike, Fayose, and other top members over alleged anti-party activities.
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