Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared an open political confrontation with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, vowing to mobilise forces against him in future elections over alleged betrayal and marginalisation within the Peoples Democratic Party.
Fayose, who spoke during an interview on Channels Television, accused Makinde of dismantling the PDP structure in the South-West and disregarding established political relationships, warning that the governor would face stiff opposition going forward.
The former governor said his political machinery remained intact and capable of influencing electoral outcomes, stressing that loyalty and respect were central to political alliances.
“If you respect me, you get all the values and support of Fayose. If you disrespect me, you get the downside,” he said, adding that he would not allow himself to be taken for granted in party politics.
Fayose likened his current relationship with Makinde to that of “a mother whose child has been taken away,” describing his reaction as fierce and uncompromising.
According to him, “When you take a woman’s child, she becomes a lion. That is how I became against Makinde when he crossed the line.”
He declared that he and his loyalists would actively work against Makinde in subsequent elections, insisting that the Oyo governor’s political decisions had created deep cracks within the PDP in the region.
“And may I say again, in the coming elections, we will work against him,” Fayose stated.
The PDP chieftain also accused Makinde of failing to accord due respect to party elders, noting that as a former governor, he deserved recognition and consultation in political matters affecting the region.
“Courtesy demands you give us our right of way. If you want to take my head, I will take your head,” he said.
Fayose further alleged that Makinde had alienated key stakeholders and accumulated political enemies, warning that such developments could undermine his long-term political ambitions.
He also took a swipe at the governor’s perceived presidential ambition, describing it as the beginning of his political troubles within the party.
While acknowledging Makinde’s popularity, Fayose cautioned against equating public support with electoral victory, recalling that his own political experience showed that popularity did not always translate to success at the polls.
“When people clap for you, don’t assume it is victory. Politics is deeper than what you see,” he said.
Despite repeatedly issuing threats of political retaliation, Fayose appeared to downplay the intensity of the feud, saying, “I have no war,” but maintained that “time will tell” how events would unfold.
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