Group Links Fayose’s Recent Political Outbursts to Alleged Drug Use

A socio-political organization operating under the aegis of the Vanguard for Integrity and Governance (VIG) has launched a scathing attack on the former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, attributing his recent controversial public conduct to the alleged consumption of hard drugs. In a strongly worded statement released over the weekend, the group expressed concern over what it described as the "erratic and incoherent" behavior of the former governor, particularly in his ongoing media war against the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The VIG posited that Fayose’s actions are no longer consistent with those of a statesman but rather reflect a pattern of instability fueled by substance abuse.

The group’s reaction comes on the heels of a series of televised interviews and press statements where Fayose launched personal attacks on Governor Makinde, accusing him of land grabbing, betrayal, and destroying the party's structure in the South-West. The VIG dismissed these allegations as the "hallucinations of a drowning man," arguing that Fayose is desperate for political relevance after losing his grip on the Ekiti State PDP chapter. The statement noted that the former governor's inability to maintain a consistent political ideology—oscillating between the PDP and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)—is a clear symptom of a disoriented mind, allegedly exacerbated by his lifestyle choices.

According to the VIG, Fayose’s recent claim that he would "hold the PDP" for President Bola Tinubu in 2027, echoing similar sentiments by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, is a betrayal of the opposition's mandate. The group argued that no rational opposition leader would publicly pledge loyalty to a ruling party president while still claiming membership in the main opposition party. They suggested that such contradictions can only be explained by an altered state of consciousness, urging the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to take an interest in the former governor's activities. The group warned that allowing such figures to dominate the political discourse poses a danger to the sanity of the nation's democracy.

The statement further criticized Fayose for his "ingratitude" towards Governor Makinde, whom they described as a stabilizing force in the South-West. The VIG recalled that Makinde had previously extended support to Fayose during his political tribulations, only to be repaid with blackmail and treachery. They highlighted that Fayose’s family members, including his brother Isaac Fayose, have also publicly condemned his divisive politics, lending credence to the group's assertion that the former governor is isolated and acting out of desperation. The VIG advised the public to treat Fayose’s utterances with the skepticism reserved for "market square gossip" rather than serious political analysis.

In conclusion, the Vanguard for Integrity and Governance called on the leadership of the PDP to take decisive disciplinary action against Fayose to save the party from further embarrassment. They insisted that the party must distance itself from characters whose public conduct brings disrepute to the institution. The group also advised Fayose to seek professional help and rehabilitation instead of allowing himself to be used as an agent of destabilization by external forces. As the political temperature in the region rises ahead of the 2027 election cycle, this latest salvo from the VIG indicates that the battle for the soul of the South-West PDP is set to become even more personal and acrimonious.