Isaac Fayose Kn0cks Brother Ayo Fayose Over Oyo ∆bduction Comments

Nigerian businessman and social commentator, Isaac Fayose, has publicly criticized his elder brother and former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, over remarks linking the recent school abductions in Oyo State to alleged political motives.

Ayo Fayose had stirred controversy during a television interview when he suggested that the Oyo State Government may have played a role in orchestrating the crisis to embarrass President Bola Tinubu.

Speaking on the issue, the former governor argued that state governments have a significant responsibility for security within their territories, noting that governors receive security votes and oversee local security outfits such as Amotekun.

He questioned the timing of Governor Seyi Makinde’s response to the abduction incident, alleging that the state government failed to act swiftly before political activities in the state were concluded.

“I can sometimes believe that this was orchestrated in a way, I am not saying totally, by the government of your state to blackmail President Tinubu,” Fayose said during the interview.

However, Isaac Fayose strongly disagreed with the remarks, describing them as insensitive and illogical.

In a video posted online, Isaac expressed disappointment in his brother’s position, arguing that insecurity is a national challenge affecting states governed by different political parties.

“Abeg make una hear my brother in this video, in fact shame catch me,” Isaac said.

He pointed to recent kidnapping incidents in Ekiti State, questioning why the same standard was not being applied to governors in other affected states.

“Four or five weeks ago, people were kidnapped in my own state, Ekiti. Why didn’t you tell the governor of Ekiti that he was collecting security votes and should protect the people?” he asked.

Isaac further argued that if Ayo Fayose’s logic were applied broadly, governors across states battling insecurity—including Borno, Katsina, Zamfara, Niger and Kwara—would also be accused of deliberately allowing criminal activities to occur.

He urged his brother to exercise caution when commenting on sensitive security matters, especially when families are still dealing with the trauma of abductions and violence.

“My brother, fear God. If you don’t have anything meaningful to say, stay quiet like other former governors. It is not by force to be relevant,” Isaac stated.

The exchange has generated widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians debating the role of state governments in tackling insecurity and the extent of responsibility shared between federal and state authorities.