Nigerian businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has expressed disappointment over the changing political relationships among some of the politicians he says he supported, following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent engagements with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and President Bola Tinubu.
Fayose, in a video shared online, recalled how Adeleke contacted him while he was in Australia and asked him to support the Osun governorship campaign. He said he committed himself fully to the election because he wanted to see Osun State progress.
According to Fayose, however, the political landscape changed quickly after the election. He pointed to Adeleke’s appearance in Abuja shortly after his victory, where the governor presented his certificate of return to President Tinubu.
Fayose also reacted to the recent meeting involving Adeleke, singer Davido, Wike and Tinubu, expressing frustration over what he described as political reconciliation among people who were previously on opposing sides.
He recalled that he had personally rejected financial inducements during previous political struggles, including what he described as an offer of money and a G-Wagon, because he wanted to remain committed to the cause he believed in.
The businessman said the developments have left him feeling isolated after years of supporting political causes and figures.
Fayose has previously spoken publicly about the sacrifices he made during political campaigns, including his involvement in the 2022 Osun governorship election, when Adeleke defeated former governor Gboyega Oyetola. He also recently criticised Wike’s comments about the Osun election, insisting that the people of the state had made their choice independently.
Reflecting on the latest political developments, Fayose questioned the value of the sacrifices made by individuals who supported politicians during difficult moments, only to later watch those same political actors reconcile with former opponents.
He also referenced the relationship between Davido and Wike, noting that figures who were previously involved in political disagreements can eventually meet, embrace and work together.
Fayose’s comments come amid heightened political realignment following the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election, which saw Adeleke declared the winner. The election and its aftermath have already generated intense debate about alliances and the possible implications for Nigeria’s 2027 political landscape.
His latest remarks have since sparked conversations online about political loyalty, personal sacrifices and whether politicians ultimately remain accountable to the people and supporters who stand by them during elections.
