Ibadan Summit: Fayose Mocks Igboho Over Obi’s Ibadan Welcome

IBADAN, Oyo State — Social commentator Isaac Fayose has taken a swipe at Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Igboho over the massive turnout that greeted former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi during his visit to Ibadan on Saturday.

Fayose, reacting on his social media handle, shared a video of the event and challenged Igboho’s reported earlier position against Obi’s presence in the state.

“You people should help me tag Sunday Igboho on this video. I thought he said Peter Obi should not come to Ibadan? He was live in Oyo State today, and people were happy,” Fayose stated.

The commentator used the occasion to lampoon the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), blaming the party for the prevailing economic hardship across Nigeria.

“APC has finished everybody with hunger. It’s not possible for APC to get 15 per cent of the total votes cast in 2027, even Yorubas will not vote for them,” he added.

Obi’s visit to the Oyo State capital attracted significant public interest, with videos of cheering residents circulating widely on social media platforms.

The development comes as political realignments intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, with many Nigerians expressing frustration over the current economic realities.

In Oyo State, traditionally a key political battleground in the South-West, such visits are being closely watched for their potential to reshape voter sentiments.

Fayose’s remarks reflect growing public discontent with the APC-led federal government, particularly on issues of food security and cost of living.

NaijaChoice News observed that Obi’s reception in Ibadan underscores the continued influence of the Labour Party figure among sections of the electorate despite the passage of the 2023 polls.

Analysts say the exchange between Fayose and Igboho highlights the fluid nature of political alliances and ethnic-based agitations as the nation prepares for another electoral cycle.

The sharp criticism from Fayose signals that the battle for the hearts and minds of Yoruba voters may become more intense in the coming months.

As political activities gather momentum, the economic challenges facing ordinary Nigerians remain central to public discourse and will likely shape future electoral outcomes.