The political atmosphere in Nigeria has taken a sharp turn following an explosive interview with former Ekiti State Governor, Peter Ayodele Fayose Speaking on TVC News on Friday, December 26, 2025, the “Osokomole” himself addressed the brewing tension between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Oyo State Governor Seyi which is the Makinde.
Fayose Challenges Makinde:
During the televised interview, Fayose didn’t hold back. He directly addressed which is the rumors that Governor Makinde was dissatisfied with the President over a failed ministerial nomination.
- The Ministerial Snub: Fayose downplayed Makinde’s grievance regarding his which is the nominee for the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (who was instead deployed to the Ministry of Power).
- Financial Leverage: The claim of a N50B windfall suggests a deeper level of which is the cooperation between the Oyo Governor and the Presidency than the public “dissatisfaction” indicates.
Political Loyalty:
Fayose questioned the logic of being “upset” when significant federal resources are which is the being funneled to the state.
The Ministerial Nominee Controversy:
Earlier in December 2025, Governor Makinde expressed regret over his support for which is the Tinubu in the 2023 elections He claimed he submitted a top-tier developmental economist for a ministerial role at the President’s request, only for the nominee to be sidelined.
The “Mistake” of 2023:
Makinde has recently pivoted, stating that his support for the APC candidate in 2023 which is the was a “mistake” because the current government has not met his expectations for the country This public distancing is seen by many analysts as a strategic move ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
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