Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has criticised the priorities of President Bola Tinubu’s political camp following a reported accident involving a Tinubu campaign bus. He has also defended his political position after facing criticism over his social interactions with the President’s son, Seyi Tinubu, and the son of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, Joaquin.

The two developments have drawn attention to Fayose’s comments about campaign preparedness, political relationships and his continued support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Key Takeaways

• Isaac Fayose criticised the reported Tinubu campaign bus accident, questioning the provision of ambulances for transporting victims.
• He accused political leaders of prioritising campaign vehicles over emergency medical resources and properly equipped hospitals.
• Fayose defended his social interactions with Seyi Tinubu and Joaquin Wike, arguing that personal relationships do not determine political allegiance.
• He reaffirmed his support for Peter Obi and maintained that he wants Tinubu to leave office in 2027.
• The supplied report does not establish the circumstances of the accident or independently verify Fayose’s allegations about emergency preparedness.

Fayose Questions Ambulance Provision After Reported Campaign Bus Accident

Fayose reacted after a video said to show a campaign bus associated with President Tinubu involved in a serious accident circulated on social media.

In response, the businessman questioned whether sufficient arrangements had been made to transport injured people to a hospital. He used the reported incident to criticise what he described as misplaced spending priorities among political leaders.

QUOTE BLOCK — Isaac Fayose on Campaign Buses and Ambulances

“They bought campaign buses and jeeps but forgot to buy ambulances. Now that an accident has happened, how will they transport the victims to the hospital?”

Fayose’s remarks focused on the availability of emergency transportation following the reported accident. He argued that campaign-related spending should not take precedence over resources needed to respond to emergencies.

He also alleged that the administration and the ruling party were more interested in acquiring campaign buses, jeeps and luxury vehicles than providing ambulances and adequately equipped hospitals.

Those comments represent Fayose’s criticism of the government’s priorities. The information supplied for this report does not independently establish whether ambulances were available at the accident scene or whether victims experienced delays in receiving medical assistance.

Fayose Defends His Relationship With Tinubu and Wike’s Sons

In a separate development, Fayose responded to criticism after photographs and videos of him socialising with Seyi Tinubu and Joaquin Wike circulated online.

According to the supplied report, some Nigerians questioned his political loyalty following the encounter, with critics accusing him of betraying the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Fayose rejected the suggestion that meeting members of prominent political families meant he had abandoned his political position. In a video shared on his Facebook page, he argued that political disagreements should not prevent people from maintaining ordinary personal relationships.

QUOTE BLOCK — Fayose Rejects Claims That He Is Playing Political Games

“I see many of you saying Mr Isaac is in APC but just playing games with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. I don’t play games.”

He maintained that interacting with the President’s son or Wike’s son did not mean he had joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).

QUOTE BLOCK — Fayose Explains His Position on Tinubu and Wike’s Families

“Tinubu must go. Wike is a land grabber. That doesn’t mean that Wike’s son will come and greet me and I will slap him. Or President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, will come and greet me and I will kick him.”

The statement reflects Fayose’s argument that personal courtesy and political disagreement can coexist. His comments about Nyesom Wike are allegations and opinions expressed by Fayose, rather than independently established findings in this report.

Fayose Reaffirms Support for Peter Obi Ahead of 2027

Addressing questions about his political allegiance, Fayose said he had campaigned for Peter Obi in the previous election and remained committed to supporting him.

He also referred to the amount of money he said he spent during the previous campaign, although the supplied report did not provide a figure.

QUOTE BLOCK — Fayose Restates His Support for Obi

“I campaigned for Obi. Do you know how much I spent on the last election? I still support Peter Obi. I still want Tinubu out of power.”

Fayose’s comments were intended to distinguish his personal interactions from his political preferences. He maintained that his meetings with Seyi Tinubu and Joaquin Wike had not changed his position on Peter Obi or his opposition to Tinubu remaining in office after the 2027 election.

What Fayose’s Statements Mean Politically

The two developments highlight different aspects of Fayose’s public commentary. His reaction to the reported campaign bus accident focused on emergency preparedness and the allocation of resources, while his response to criticism over his social interactions centred on political identity and personal relationships.

His explanation does not, by itself, settle how other political supporters will interpret his actions. However, it clearly communicates his stated position: he does not regard socialising with the children of prominent political figures as evidence that he has changed political sides.

His criticism of campaign spending and his renewed declaration of support for Obi remain statements attributable to him. Further independently verified information would be needed to establish the circumstances of the reported accident or assess the broader claims about emergency response arrangements.

For now, Fayose has maintained that his political opposition to Tinubu can coexist with his willingness to interact respectfully with members of the President’s family and other political families.