‘You need prayers’ – Makinde hits Fayose over kidnap comments

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on Nigerians to pray for former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, after recent political accusations and remarks credited to the former governor.

This is contained in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Tuesday.

Oyelade said Nigerians had been shocked by Fayose’s recent comments, which he described as false accusations, adding that the governor was currently focused on addressing the security challenges in Oyo 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.

He equally referenced past comments allegedly made by Fayose linking the governor to political tensions in the state, including claims related to the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area.

Oyelade further urged residents of the state and Nigerians at large to remain calm and hopeful, saying the government was working round the clock to secure the release of the abducted persons.

DAILY POST recalls that Fayose during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, accused Makinde of failing to respond swiftly to the kidnapping incident and alleged, without evidence, that the abductions were politically motivated to embarrass President Bola Tinubu.

According to him, the incident may have been orchestrated by the state government, claims that have sparked fresh political exchanges.