Former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose has vowed to work against Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in the 2027 election, citing alleged betrayal and land issues. The Fayose Makinde feud escalates with the Olubadan drawn into the political storm.
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Peter Fayose, the current Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, and other political actors in Oyo State have been drawn into a deepening political rift after Mr Fayose publicly vowed to oppose Governor Seyi Makinde in the 2027 gubernatorial election, the declaration coming on Monday, 22 June 2026, in Ibadan.
Mr Fayose, who was speaking during a recent engagement that has since circulated widely online, accused Governor Makinde of betraying trust and seizing lands belonging to traditional deities. He claimed the governor had taken over party structures across the Southwest and could no longer be trusted.
The outspoken former governor stated clearly: “For this coming election, myself, the current Olubadan, including all Seyi Makinde’s enemies, will work against him in 2027.”
He further invoked spiritual undertones, suggesting that the deities would reclaim what had been taken.
This latest outburst builds on months of tension.
Earlier in April 2026, Mr Fayose alleged that Governor Makinde was plotting to dethrone the Olubadan, a claim both the governor’s camp and the palace firmly denied.
Those accusations had already heightened political temperatures in Oyo State, where Governor Makinde remains the sole People’s Democratic Party governor in the Southwest.
Observers note that the rivalry reflects broader cracks within the PDP in the region. Supporters of Governor Makinde have dismissed Mr Fayose’s intervention as an attempt to remain relevant, while others see it as a sign of genuine discontent among some traditional and political stakeholders.
A source close to the matter remarked that such public declarations often signal deeper alliance realignments ahead of major elections.
Another political actor familiar with the situation added that “Oyo State people will ultimately decide who serves them best,” urging calm amid the growing rhetoric.
The development has sparked lively debate on social media, with some residents warning against importing external political drama into Oyo while others view Mr Fayose’s bold stance as a necessary challenge to perceived arrogance in power.
As the 2027 contest approaches, the Fayose Makinde feud is likely to shape conversations around loyalty, tradition, and governance in the state.
Oreoluwa is an accountant and a brand writer with a flair for journalism.
