Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has leveled serious allegations against Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, claiming that the recent abduction of school children in Oyo State was a staged event designed to embarrass President Bola Tinubu.
According to Fayose, the kidnapping incident, which occurred on Friday in several local government areas, was orchestrated by the Makinde administration as a political maneuver. He pointed out that the governor failed to take any immediate action following the abductions, only visiting the affected families after his nomination and that of his candidates were finalized.
Appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, Fayose stated, “In Oyo State, I strongly believe this might have been orchestrated. The governor had his nomination and that of his candidates in the face of this abduction. He did not take any action; no steps were taken until after those nominations.” He further asserted, “I sometimes believe that the abduction at the Oyo school was orchestrated by the Oyo State Government to blackmail President Tinubu.”
The kidnapping, which saw school children and teachers taken by unknown gunmen, prompted President Tinubu to dispatch a high-powered delegation to the affected areas, promising a safe return for all abducted individuals.
Fayose’s remarks have sparked controversy, with some questioning the basis for his allegations. The Oyo State government has yet to officially respond to the claims.