Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged Nigerians to pray for former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, following recent allegations and comments attributed to the former governor.
The call was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade.
According to Oyelade, Fayose’s recent remarks had surprised many Nigerians and amounted to false accusations. He added that Governor Makinde remained focused on tackling the security challenges facing the state.
“Nigerians are shocked by Fayose’s comment. He needs prayers. For a former governor to be so consumed by the politics of vindictiveness, vileness, deceit, and hate that he would further endanger the lives of those in captivity and distract security agents from handling this delicate job smacks of one who has lost his mind.
“Governor Makinde is too preoccupied with finding a solution to the challenges posed by the kidnappers of children and teachers in the state to engage someone whose lifestyle and comportment have been suspect over a long time,” the commissioner said.
Oyelade also referred to previous comments allegedly made by Fayose linking Makinde to political tensions in Oyo State, including claims surrounding the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area.
He appealed to residents and Nigerians to remain calm, assuring them that the state government was working tirelessly to secure the release of the abducted victims.
Fayose had, during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, accused Makinde of not responding promptly to the kidnapping incident. He further alleged, without providing evidence, that the abductions were politically motivated and aimed at embarrassing President Bola Tinubu.
The former governor also suggested that the incident could have been orchestrated by the Oyo State Government, claims that have since triggered fresh political exchanges between both camps.
