By Ayodele Quadri, Lagos Times Correspondent
ADO-EKITI, NIGERIA — Businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose, younger brother to former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has expressed frustration over what he described as abandonment by political figures he backed in past elections.
In a video shared across his social media handles, Fayose described himself as feeling like “a lonely voice in the wilderness” after making personal, legal, and financial sacrifices for politicians who later turned their backs on him once in power.
Key Grievances Highlighted by Isaac Fayose
According to details reported by Punch Newspapers:
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Ongoing 2018 Legal Troubles: Fayose recounted standing by his brother, Ayodele Fayose, during his 2018 face-off with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He noted that while those he fought for have moved on—with his brother taking appointments and family members securing legislative seats—he continues to face court proceedings stemming from those events.
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Ekiti 2026 Gubernatorial Disappointment: He revealed that he cut short his mourning period after burying his wife to support PDP’s Wole Oluyede in the June 2026 Ekiti governorship campaign against APC incumbent Biodun Oyebanji. He claimed that after spending his funds, Oluyede distanced himself post-election and aligned with the President and APC figures.
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Osun State Political Dynamics: Referencing the Osun governorship races, Fayose lamented that political figures he backed heavily during elections immediately traveled to Abuja to present certificates of return and forge alliances, leaving loyal supporters isolated.
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Rejection of Financial Inducements: Fayose stated that he previously turned down offers of cash and a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon because he wanted real change, expressing disappointment that voters still end up selling their votes on election day.
“Nigeria is a bad country. Very bad. I’m now like an orphan. I’m now like a lonely voice in the wilderness… Up till today, they still rope me into a matter that I am still going to court for, while my brother has taken an appointment. I’m now on my own, facing my problem.”
— Isaac Fayose
