- Ayo Fayose, former Governor of Ekiti State, faces criticism from his brother, Isaac Fayose.
- The criticism stems from Ayo’s comments on state governors’ accountability for rising insecurity in Nigeria.
- Ayo Fayose appeared in a viral video asserting that governors cannot evade responsibility for security issues in their states.
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has drawn backlash from his younger brother, Isaac Fayose, following his remarks on state involvement in Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and alleged political efforts to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The controversy began after Ayo Fayose appeared in a viral video where he insisted that state governors cannot be excused from responsibility for insecurity within their jurisdictions.
He argued that governors receive security votes and also have administrative structures that should contribute to maintaining peace, law, and order in their states.
The former governor maintained that state leaders play a central role in the security framework of their regions, rejecting the idea that they are merely symbolic “chief security officers” without real responsibility.
He further suggested, based on his time in office, that some security crises may have political undertones, alleging that certain incidents are sometimes amplified or interpreted in ways that could portray the Federal Government negatively.
However, his comments triggered a sharp response from his younger brother, Isaac Fayose, who publicly disagreed with his position and described it as inconsistent with the realities across the country.
In a strongly worded online reaction, Isaac questioned why his brother appeared to single out some governors while seemingly excusing others facing similar security challenges.
He pointed to recent kidnapping incidents in Ekiti State, asking why the same level of criticism was not directed at the state government.
“Four or five weeks ago, people were kidnapped in my own state, Ekiti, yet you are supporting the governor there. Why didn’t you tell the governor that you are collecting security votes? Why can’t you protect the Ekiti people?” he said.
Isaac also argued that insecurity is a nationwide issue affecting states governed by different political parties, making it unfair to place sole blame on governors.
He referenced attacks and kidnapping incidents in states such as Borno, Katsina, Zamfara, Niger, and Kwara, questioning whether their governors should also be held entirely responsible for criminal activities.
The exchange has reignited public discussion about the constitutional and practical roles of state governors in addressing insecurity.
While governors receive security votes and head state security councils, many have maintained that their powers are limited, as security agencies operate under the control of the Federal Government.
Ayo Fayose’s position emphasized greater accountability for state governments in security matters, while Isaac Fayose countered that attributing insecurity solely to governors oversimplifies a complex national challenge.
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