- Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has stirred controversy after declaring that Nigeria belongs only to the Hausa and Yoruba, excluding the Igbo from the country’s dominant groups.
- His comments have sparked backlash, with many accusing him of fueling ethnic division, while some argued he was highlighting Nigeria’s political reality.
Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has stirred heated reactions across the country after claiming that Nigeria belongs exclusively to the Hausa and Yoruba ethnic groups.
In a viral video, Fayose dismissed the long-held notion that Nigeria’s unity is built on a tripod of Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. According to him, the Igbos have been sidelined and should not be counted among the nation’s dominant groups.
He bluntly stated: “They said Nigeria belongs to Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba, but that’s a lie… take out that Igbo, stop including them because it’s a lie.”
His remarks have drawn widespread condemnation, with many accusing him of promoting ethnic bias and undermining national unity. Critics warned that such statements could fuel further division in an already fragile nation.
However, a section of Nigerians backed his assertion, describing it as a reflection of the country’s political reality, where power and influence are often concentrated in the hands of the Hausa and Yoruba.
The controversy has continued to spark debates online about ethnicity, inclusion, and the future of Nigeria’s unity.
Netizens Reactions…
@daveiyke_donnegro stated: “@isaacfayoseoriginal_ God bless you Sir for speaking the truth. I wish other Nigerians can shun tribalism and unite for the progress of Nigeria. Tribalism us a tool against Nigerians and the unity of Nigeria. Politicians have weaponized tribalism which enables them thrive in continued political and socioeconomic incompetence.”
@realtundr4 added: “I agree with what you said, sir, but look at it, does igbo really have d right candidate? Obi is just chameleon to me he’s not real, neither do they have the leadership experience as our current president @officialasiwajubat, the one and only politician that have ever created more millionaires and successful individual in the whole nation. Make we leave hatred, JAGABAN na baba.”
@wellingtonisgreat commented: “@wellingtonisgreat said: “Nigeria belongs to everybody not hausa, yoruba, igbo, Benin have not been president before let us go? You dey talk anyhow.”
@olaoluwasunnyman reacted: “Honest truth.”
@chefnoka said: “History will never forget you, brother. I’m not Igbo, but I love the way you speak and stand for the truth. We need it to move this nation forward.”
@newbilliy commented: “I’m Yoruba but an Igbo President will make Nigeria great. I love Igbo people and their business mindset.”
@beautyjunctiongh wrote: “God bless you, my brother, for saying the truth.”
@benedictoguama asked: “Where is Jonathan from?”
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