Fayose Family Feud Explodes Online As Isaac Fayose’s Posts Spark Outrage, Shock
By Passman Akpos
A fresh wave of drama has erupted within the family of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, after a series of emotional social-media comments by his brother, Prince Isaac Fayose, went viral on Sunday night, drawing mixed reactions and widespread condemnation.
In posts circulating across Facebook and WhatsApp groups, Isaac alleged deep-seated tensions within the Fayose household, claiming that one of the former governor’s sons had “threatened to go and beat governor Fayose’s mother by 10pm.”The claim, though unverified, set off a storm of disbelief online, with many Nigerians describing it as “unthinkable” and “an abomination.”
> “Lere Olayinka, see what your oga’s children are doing to your oga’s mother. Can your children do this to your mother?”Isaac’s message read, as he insisted that the family was “waiting” for what would happen by 10pm.
The comments triggered a barrage of reactions from social-media users who questioned why such sensitive family matters were being aired publicly.
Some commenters urged Isaac to stop seeking online validation and instead mend internal family rifts.
One wrote:
> “Don’t bring your family feud here. It is childish for a man of your age. Most people here are just laughing at you.”
Others sympathized with him, alleging that the Fayose matriarch had faced neglect.> “I thank God other family members are there for mama. If it’s only Ayo Fayose, mama for don suffer well-well,” a commenter claimed.
Another advised that the elderly woman be taken abroad for rest and care:
> “Why not take mummy away from Nigeria — Germany or UK — to relax? What you people are doing is not good. Respect yourselves now.”Still, some Nigerians expressed shock that a family of such public prominence would spill its private conflicts online:
> “I don’t know why Fayose’s family is washing their dirty linens in public like this.”
Others stressed that in many households, it would be unthinkable for a child to challenge elders publicly:
> “In my family, no child can confront elders this way. Dem no born you well.”Amid the uproar, a few commenters called for calm, arguing that social media would not resolve the feud:
> “Handle this internally. Social media people won’t solve your issues.”As of press time, neither former Governor Ayodele Fayose nor any of his children had issued an official response to the allegations or the online drama.The unfolding situation continues to fuel public conversation about family disputes, respect for elders, and the dangers of airing private problems on social media.
