Isaac Fayose: I Spent Heavily Campaigning for Peter Obi, He Never Appreciated Me
Businessman and social commentator, Prince Isaac Fayose, has expressed disappointment over what he described as a lack of appreciation from the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, despite his financial and personal support for the former Anambra State governor’s presidential campaign.
Fayose made the remarks in a video released on Friday while responding to criticism that followed his recent public appearance with President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu.
According to him, he made significant sacrifices during the 2023 general election, including providing his hotel for campaign-related activities and participating in protests in support of the Obidient movement.
“I spent a lot during the last election. I even made my hotel available and joined the protest. Yet, Peter Obi has never reached out to appreciate me,” Fayose said.
He contrasted Obi’s silence with the gesture he received from Seyi Tinubu, whom he described as respectful and appreciative.
“Seyi removed his cap and appreciated me. Has Obi ever called or said thank you since I started campaigning for him?” he asked.
Fayose also criticised some supporters of the Obidient movement, accusing them of placing unrealistic expectations on others instead of taking responsibility for political participation.
He maintained that being close to the Tinubu family does not prevent him from supporting other political interests, stressing that politics should not be driven by hatred.
“I am a Yoruba man. I love President Tinubu and I also like Seyi Tinubu. That doesn’t stop me from supporting anyone I choose politically,” he stated.
The businessman further declared that he could decide to campaign for President Tinubu in future elections if he wished.
“If I decide to campaign for Tinubu, I will do so because politics is about personal conviction,” he said.
His comments come days after a viral video showed him singing On Your Mandate We Shall Stand alongside Seyi Tinubu, sparking speculation that he had defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
However, Fayose dismissed the claims, insisting that his meeting with Seyi Tinubu, socialite Cubana Chief Priest and others was merely a friendly gathering where they discussed politics and other national issues before ending the evening with prayers.
According to him, praying for President Tinubu should not be interpreted as joining the APC.
“I remain 101 per cent Obidient. The Tinubu family are my family and politics should never destroy relationships,” Fayose said.
He also denied allegations that he accepted money to change his political allegiance, maintaining that political engagement should be based on mutual respect and peaceful coexistence rather than hostility.
