Key Takeaways

• Isaac Fayose urged Nigerians to vote President Bola Tinubu out of office in the 2027 general elections.
• He criticised the country’s economic conditions and the gap between rich and poor.
• Fayose argued that wealth should circulate through the economy and benefit more people.
• In a separate Facebook video, he predicted that Peter Obi would win the 2027 presidential election.
• He argued that Obi’s chances did not depend solely on support from the Igbo community.
• His statements represent his political opinions and predictions; the election outcome remains undetermined.

Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has called on Nigerians to vote President Bola Tinubu out of office in the 2027 general elections, criticising the administration over the country’s economic conditions, poverty and the widening gap between rich and poor.

Fayose argued that Nigeria needs an economy in which wealth circulates across different sectors of society rather than remaining concentrated in the hands of a few people. He made the remarks in a video shared on his Facebook page on Friday, Naija News reports.

Fayose Questions Nigeria’s Economic Conditions

In his criticism of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government, Fayose argued that financial prosperity alone cannot shield Nigerians from problems affecting the wider society.

He pointed to the ability of wealthy individuals to seek medical treatment abroad and the need for personal security, arguing that such circumstances reflect broader challenges within the country.

“You see this APC government, if you’re not poor yet, you will soon be poor,” Fayose said.

He also questioned the condition of public life in Abuja, claiming that activity on the streets had declined.

“Go to the streets of Abuja; everything is dead,” he said.

Fayose used the remarks to renew his call for a change of government, urging Nigerians to vote against Tinubu in the next presidential election.

“We must put the sweetness back by voting out this government. Tinubu must go by fire, by thunder,” he added.

The comments reflect Fayose’s criticism of the administration and his argument that economic prosperity should benefit a broader section of the population. The claims about the country’s economic conditions were presented as his assessment in the video.

Fayose Predicts Peter Obi Will Win the 2027 Election

In a separate video shared on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, Isaac Fayose expressed confidence that Peter Obi would win the 2027 presidential election, regardless of whether he received support from the Igbo community.

Fayose referred to Obi’s political achievements while comparing his record with that of other Igbo politicians over the past four decades.

He argued that, apart from the late Biafran leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, no other Igbo politician had accomplished what Obi had achieved politically during that period.

“When it comes to politics in Igbo land, in the last 40 years, apart from late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, no other Igbo man has done what Peter Obi has done,” he said.

Fayose also criticised Igbo people who support the APC-led Federal Government or oppose Obi’s candidacy.

“Any Igbo man supporting this APC government is a wicked Igbo man,” he stated.

In another remark, he described Igbo people who did not support Obi as wicked and jealous. These were Fayose’s personal characterisations of political disagreement, rather than established facts about the Igbo community.

Why Fayose Says Obi’s Victory Does Not Depend on South-East Support

Fayose maintained that Obi’s chances in the 2027 presidential election would not depend exclusively on votes from the South-East.

He urged those who opposed the former Anambra State governor to recognise that, in his view, Obi could still win the election without their support.

“You all should know that with or without you, Obi will still win come January 2027,” Fayose said.

His prediction was an expression of confidence in Obi’s electoral prospects. The source material does not provide independent polling, election results or other evidence establishing who will win the 2027 presidential contest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Isaac Fayose say about Tinubu’s government?

Fayose criticised the Tinubu administration over Nigeria’s economic conditions, poverty and the gap between wealthy Nigerians and poorer citizens. He called on Nigerians to vote Tinubu out in 2027.

What did Isaac Fayose say about Peter Obi?

Fayose expressed confidence that Obi would win the 2027 presidential election, arguing that his chances did not depend entirely on support from the South-East.

Why did Fayose mention Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu?

Fayose cited the late Biafran leader when arguing that, over the previous 40 years, no other Igbo politician had achieved what he believed Obi had accomplished politically.

Has Peter Obi been confirmed as the winner of the 2027 election?

No. Fayose’s statement was a prediction, not an election result. The supplied report does not establish the eventual winner of the 2027 presidential election.

Where did Fayose make the statements?

According to Naija News, Fayose made the remarks in videos shared on his Facebook page on separate days: Friday for his criticism of Tinubu’s government and Wednesday for his comments about Obi.

Fayose’s statements place economic criticism and the contest for the 2027 presidency at the centre of his political commentary. His remarks reflect his position on the current administration and his confidence in Obi’s electoral prospects, while the claims and predictions remain attributable to him.