Fayose Laments Betrayal as Brother Takes APC Job and Adeleke Aligns with APC
Lagos, August 21, 2026 — Businessman and outspoken social commentator Isaac Fayose has expressed deep frustration over what he describes as political betrayal within his family and among former allies, declaring that “Nigeria is a terrible country” and that he now feels like “an orphan, a lonely voice in the wilderness.”
In a video that circulated widely on social media on Friday, Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, reflected on his past activism and the recent shifts in political alliances around him.
From Joint Struggle to Isolation
Fayose recalled the intense battles he fought alongside his brother in 2018 against the then-ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) under former President Muhammadu Buhari.
“I was struggling with my brother, saying, ‘We no go gree for Buhari to rig the election.’ I even followed him to the EFCC, shouting, ‘Magu ole!’” he said.
Today, however, the situation has changed dramatically. According to him, his brother has accepted an appointment from the APC, while his nephew is preparing to contest for a House of Representatives seat in Ekiti State under the ruling party.
Adeleke’s Shift and the Osun Context
Fayose also referenced his relationship with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. He claimed that while he was in Australia,
Adeleke personally called him to come and assist during the governor’s political struggles in Osun. Yet after Adeleke’s recent re-election victory, Fayose said the governor and others are now aligning with figures in Abuja.
“When I was in Australia, Governor Adeleke called me to come and help him in Osun; now they are all in Abuja,” he stated, conveying a sense of abandonment by people he once stood with.
A Pattern of Political Realignment
The comments come against the backdrop of Ayodele Fayose’s appointment earlier this year as Chairman of the Board of the Rural Electrification Agency by President Bola Tinubu—a move Isaac had previously criticized, urging his brother to reject what he called a position beneath his stature and instead pass it to his son.
Isaac Fayose has long positioned himself as a vocal critic of the APC-led federal government, frequently accusing it of poor governance and nepotism.
His latest outburst highlights the personal cost of remaining consistent in Nigeria’s fluid political landscape, where family ties and past alliances often bend under the weight of power and opportunity.
As conversations around the 2027 general elections intensify, Fayose’s remarks have reignited discussions about loyalty, principle, and the transactional nature of Nigerian politics.
For now, the self-described “lonely voice” continues to speak out, even as those closest to him appear to chart different paths.
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