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Popular businessman and socialites, Isaac Fayose has called out prominent Igbo elites over what he described as selective negotiations and selfish interests in Nigeria’s political space.
Speaking in a viral video, Fayose referenced the return of Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho to Nigeria, contrasting it with IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s to life imprisonment sentence.
He questioned why political influence could not be used to secure the release of detained agitators.
According to him, many leaders prioritise personal gain over collective interest.
He mentioned socialites Obi Cubana and Cubana Chief Priest while criticising what he perceives as a lack of strategic political engagement.
“We have activists in Nigeria. We have a guy called Sunday Igboho… he’s back home now, they even want to give him chieftaincy. We have Nnamdi Kanu — where is he? He’s in detention. And your brothers are wearing a mandate but cannot use political power to negotiate and bring their brother out,” Fayose said.
He argued that those in positions of influence could leverage their access to power more strategically instead of focusing primarily on personal enrichment.
Fayose also touched on the broader issue of insecurity in parts of the country, referencing banditry and controversial cleric Sheikh Gumi in his remarks.
The businessman maintained that transparency and selflessness are largely absent in Nigeria’s political landscape.
“I didn’t say you should fight, but you are in the corridor of power. You give me this, I wear your cap, you release my brother. Everybody is negotiating for their pocket… The moment we decide to be selfless, we’ll be able to help each other,” he added.
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“My wife is Igbo, so I’m partly Igbo. Igbos are the most greedy Nigerians. Sunday Igboho is at home. Sheik Gumi supports Fulani herdsmen. Nnamdi Kanu is in prison but Obi Cubana is wearing Tinubu cap instead of telling FG to release NK.” -Isaac Fayose.
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(@OurFavOnlineDoc) February 10, 2026