A fresh controversy has erupted following comments made by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, suggesting that the recent kidnapping incident in Oyo State may have been orchestrated by the state government to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The statement has drawn sharp criticism from an unexpected source—his younger brother, Isaac Fayose.
In a strongly worded reaction, Isaac Fayose expressed disappointment over his elder brother’s comments, describing them as embarrassing and unfounded. According to him, he felt ashamed after watching the interview in which the former governor allegedly linked the kidnapping to the Oyo State Government. Isaac questioned why similar allegations were never made against the Ekiti State Government when kidnappings occurred in Ekiti during various administrations. He argued that security challenges are a national concern and should not be politicized without evidence.
“Shame caught me after watching my brother’s interview last night. When people were kidnapped in our state, Ekiti, why didn’t you accuse the governor? Why are you now saying that the Governor of Oyo State might have a hand in the Oyo kidnapping? If you don’t have anything meaningful to say, keep quiet like other former governors,” Isaac Fayose stated.
The exchange has generated widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians weighing in on the propriety of linking criminal activities to political motives without concrete proof. The development adds another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding insecurity in Oyo State and the broader efforts of governments at all levels to tackle kidnapping and other security challenges across the country.
