Chuks Okocha in Abuja
Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said he would challenge the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, politically ahead of the 2027 elections.
Fayose made the statement during an interview on Channels Television, where he accused Makinde of taking control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) structure in the South-west and pushing him aside.
The former governor said he would not ignore the unfair treatment, and promised to respond politically.
Fayose stated, “We will teach Makinde a political lesson. If you respect me, you will get all my values and support, but if you disrespect me, you will get the downside of Fayose. I’m not a politician that is taken for granted.”
He claimed that Makinde had taken over the political network he built within PDP in the South-west.
“Makinde destroyed the South-west Peoples Democratic Party and took my structure. When we are in politics, we are meant to be fair,” he said.
He also criticised Makinde’s reported plan to contest for the presidency, describing it as a decision that affects their political relationship.
Fayose said although Makinde had the freedom to seek the highest office in the country, political loyalty and trust should not be broken.
Fayose stated regarding Makinde, “Declaring for presidency was his undoing. He has the right to contest for president, but we don’t betray trust. Elections are not far away again. We will get there.”
