- Isaac Fayose is facing backlash online after making a controversial statement about the Igbo tribe, with many Nigerians condemning the remark as divisive and offensive.
- In the remark circulating online, Fayose claimed he was grateful not to be Igbo, alleging that the tribe could easily be influenced with money and power.
Isaac Fayose has sparked outrage on social media following a controversial statement attributed to him about the Igbo ethnic group.
In the remark circulating online, Fayose claimed he was grateful not to be Igbo, alleging that the tribe could easily be influenced with money and power. The statement has drawn strong reactions, with many Nigerians condemning it as divisive and offensive.
The comment has since fueled heated debates across social media platforms, with critics accusing Fayose of promoting ethnic stereotyping and hate speech. Others have called for restraint and urged public figures to be more mindful of their words, especially in a country as diverse as Nigeria.
“Thank God I’m not Igbo by tribe. That tribe is so easy to buy with m0ney just hold m0ney and p0wer and they will follow you like a puppy d0g,” He was heard saying in the video.
As of the time of this report, Isaac Fayose has not issued an apology or clarification regarding the statement.
In other news…. Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has issued a heartfelt plea for financial support, revealing that she urgently requires funds to undergo surgery on her brain and spleen.
Her appeal comes shortly after she went public about facing eviction from her Abuja residence.
Recall that the actress has been dealing with serious health challenges since 2022, following her public fallout with popular clergyman Apostle Johnson Suleman.
In an emotional message shared online, Halima stated that she has set aside pride to ask for help, explaining that her condition has worsened and is now critical.
She disclosed that the needed funds are for her upcoming surgeries and appealed to well-meaning Nigerians for assistance.
To support her claims, the actress shared medical documents and photos from the National Hospital detailing her diagnosis and current state.
She partly said …
“I am tired of begging. I need money for my brain and spleen surgery. I am not ashamed, if I am ashamed I will just die away one day you people will not know.”
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