A political commentator, Isaac Fayose, has stirred controversy after a viral video in which he linked recent insecurity in Oyo State to political comments allegedly made by key figures.
Fayose made the claims while reacting to comments surrounding the kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in parts of Oyo State.
Allegations linking remarks to Oyo kidnapping incident
In the video, Fayose referenced a statement he attributed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, saying:
“Wike said, and I quote, he said, ‘I will put fire in your state, Governor Seyi Makinde, I will put fire in Oyo state’.”
He further suggested a timeline connection between political comments and the abduction incident, claiming the attack occurred around a period of political activity in the state involving Governor Seyi Makinde.
Fayose said the incident coincided with preparations for a political declaration, adding that the timing raised suspicion in his view.
He also alleged: “Three days ago, this same Wike mocked Governor Seyi Makinde that shey be, I told you, I will put fire in your state.”
Claims about political influence and insecurity
Fayose went further to question what he described as a pattern of political threats and insecurity, suggesting deeper links between past and present events.
He said: “Add 1 plus 1 plus 2 plus the dates, add it together, Wike’s boy came out on national tele to say maybe it’s Governor Makinde that arranged the kidnapping. Are you following this story very well? So that means, how can they even think that deep?”
He also referenced past insecurity in Rivers State during Wike’s tenure as governor, claiming kidnapping incidents were severe at the time.
According to him, “That same Rivers State, when Wike was Governor, the kidnapping there passed the whole kidnapping within Nigeria at the time. Think, think, these politicians, they can do and undo.”
Call for investigation and public caution
Fayose criticised the alleged remarks, insisting that threats should not be ignored, especially in light of recent violence involving children and teachers.
He stated: “Nigerians, we have to shine our eyes, we have to shine our eyes well well. If to say we dey country where law dey work, I’m sure DSS or police for don call Wike now for questioning.”
Watch the video here…
“Wike said and I quote, I will put fire in Gov Seyi Makinde’s Oyo state and the week Seyi Makinde was supposed to announce his presidential candidacy, this k+dnap situation happened. When will the DSS invite Wike ?” — Businessman Isaac Fayose
— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) June 2, 2026
