I funded Obi's campaign, but he never showed gratitude, says Isaac Fayose

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Businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has expressed disappointment that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has never appreciated him for supporting his campaign during the last general election.

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Fayose made the remarks in a video on Friday while responding to criticisms that followed his recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu.

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According to him, he made personal sacrifices in support of Obi’s presidential ambition but has not received any acknowledgement from the former Anambra State governor.

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“Do you know how much I spent on the last election? Do you know how much I spent on your Obi? I even gave you people my hotel. I even came to the protest,” he said.

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He lamented that despite his support for the Obidient movement, Obi had never reached out to appreciate him.

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“Seyi is a good boy. He removed his cap and appreciated me. Has Obi come to greet me since I started campaigning? Has Obi come to say thank you? Did you people send me the work?” he asked.

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Fayose also criticised some supporters of the Obidient movement, accusing them of failing to take responsibility for Nigeria’s political future.

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“You people are not even worth it. You are there waiting for my own people to liberate you when you can liberate yourselves,” he said.

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He added that although he is Yoruba and has admiration for Tinubu and his son, it does not mean he cannot support another political movement.

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“I am a Yoruba man. I love Tinubu with all my heart and I love Seyi Tinubu. He is a good guy,” Fayose said.

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He also declared that if he chose to, he could campaign for President Tinubu ahead of future elections.

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“If I like, I will start campaigning for Tinubu because you guys are not even worth it,” he added.

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Fayose’s comments come days after he addressed the backlash that followed a viral video showing him singing On Your Mandate We Shall Stand alongside Seyi Tinubu.

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Reacting in a video shared on Instagram, Fayose denied claims that he had defected to the All Progressives Congress, insisting that his relationship with the President’s son did not change his political allegiance.

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According to him, he spent time with Seyi Tinubu, socialite Cubana Chief Priest and others at a gathering where they discussed politics and other issues before ending the evening with prayers.

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“I spent quality time with Seyi Tinubu, Cubana Chief Priest and the rest of us last night. We discussed politics, we discussed everything discussable. When I was leaving, Seyi said, ‘Uncle Isaac, let me walk you to your car,’” he said.

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He explained that they prayed together before parting ways, including praying for President Bola Tinubu, stressing that praying for the President should not be interpreted as joining the APC.

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“That doesn’t mean I’m in APC. I’m still 101 per cent Obidient. Tinubu’s family are my family. I love Tinubu, but I told them we’re still going to win them. This is politics without hate,” he said.

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Fayose also dismissed allegations that he collected money to switch political allegiance, maintaining that politics should not destroy family ties or friendships.

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He said he still considers the Tinubu family close to his own despite political differences and believes political engagement should be conducted without hostility.

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