Tension has risen in Ekiti State political circles following reports that the son of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, Joju Fayose, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly ticket, a move that has drawn sharp reactions from political actors including former Deputy Speaker Hakeem Jamiu.
Political Realignment: According to recent reports, the former governor’s son shifted to the ruling APC and has been positioned for a legislative seat, sparking reactions that traditional political boundaries in the state are being redrawn.
Jamiu’s Reaction : Reactions surrounding this development suggest a challenging of the old order, with reports indicating that Joju Fayose collected a House of Assembly ticket that was previously linked to Hakeem Jamiu.
Broader Family Split: The development comes amid a deep fissure in the Fayose family, as another brother, Emmanuel Fayose, a governorship aspirant, criticized former Governor Ayodele Fayose for supporting the APC and Governor Biodun Oyebanji for the 2026 election, rather than the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The “Endorsement” Controversy: Former Governor Ayodele Fayose’s public endorsement of Governor Oyebanji (APC) has caused substantial friction, leading the PDP in Ekiti to accuse him of anti-party activities and attempting to “hijack” the party for personal gains.
This, coupled with the alleged political advancement of his son within the ruling party, has intensified local debates regarding political loyalty and nepotism in Ekiti politics.
