Popular businessman and socialite, Isaac Fayose, has sparked fresh reactions online after calling out prominent Igbo elites over what he described as selective negotiations and selfish political interests in Nigeria.
In a viral video making rounds on social media, Fayose compared the situation of Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho, who has reportedly returned to Nigeria, with the continued detention of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently serving a life sentence.
“Sunday Igboho is back… Where is Nnamdi Kanu?”
Fayose questioned why influential individuals in the South-East have not used their political connections to push for Kanu’s release, stressing that power should be used for collective benefit, not personal gain.
In his words:
“We have activists in Nigeria. We have a guy called Sunday Igboho… he’s back home now, they even want to give him chieftaincy. We have Nnamdi Kanu — where is he? He’s in detention. And your brothers are wearing a mandate but cannot use political power to negotiate and bring their brother out.”
Mentions Obi Cubana, Cubana Chief Priest
In the same video, Fayose mentioned popular socialites Obi Cubana and Cubana Chief Priest, accusing some elites of lacking strategic political engagement and focusing mainly on personal enrichment rather than fighting for regional interests.
“Everybody is negotiating for their pocket”
Fayose argued that many leaders only negotiate when it benefits them personally, adding that Nigeria’s political system is filled with selfishness.
“I didn’t say you should fight, but you are in the corridor of power. You give me this, I wear your cap, you release my brother. Everybody is negotiating for their pocket… The moment we decide to be selfless, we’ll be able to help each other.”
Also References Insecurity and Sheikh Gumi
Fayose also touched on Nigeria’s security issues, referencing banditry and controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, insisting that transparency and selflessness are missing in Nigeria’s political space.
The video has since generated massive debate online, with many Nigerians agreeing with his argument, while others accused him of stirring ethnic tension.
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