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Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has referred to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State as a “small boy,” emphasizing that he facilitated the emergence of a man, who was intended to assassinate the late former Minister of Justice, Bola Ige, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Osun State.
Fayose accused Makinde of misusing his authority and undermining the PDP structure in the Southwest region.
In an interview with TVC, the former governor stated that Makinde has driven away PDP members who contributed to his political rise.
He criticized the governor for seizing important state assets during his tenure.
Fayose remarked: “Almost everyone who supported his rise has been pushed away.”
Accusing the governor of dismantling the party’s foundation in the area, Fayose asserted, “Makinde has obliterated all PDP structures in the South-West.”
“Recently in Osun, someone who did not even fill out the PDP nomination form became the party's candidate.”
“The individual who was supposed to assassinate Bola Ige at that time is now the PDP candidate in Osun, and he didn’t even obtain a form.”
“When I traveled to Osun for the primary, Makinde organized the drivers' union to attack me. Eventually, he had that individual sent to Agodi Prison. Makinde is just a small boy.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Fayose accuse Makinde of?
Fayose accused Makinde of abusing his power, driving away PDP members, and undermining the party's structure in the Southwest.
What incident did Fayose refer to regarding the PDP candidate in Osun?
Fayose mentioned that a person who was previously involved in an assassination plot against Bola Ige became the PDP candidate in Osun without obtaining the necessary nomination form.

