Fayose was responding to a question on whether the president may be upset over Governor Makinde’s public expression of dissatisfaction, following claims that the president requested a ministerial nominee from him but did not act on the submission.
The interviewer referenced Governor Makinde’s account that he sent a name to Abuja for a ministerial position, which was not approved. In his response, Fayose drew on a personal experience to address the issue of political promises and expectations.
“May I say to you very carefully, in my own interest Ayo Fayose, the president told me that Ayo, when I wanted my son to be part of the elected members of the House of Friends at the time of the election in 2002,” he said.
Fayose recounted an encounter with President Tinubu prior to his emergence as president. “I went to his former house in Asokoro and I met Ayo. Please, allow that nomination of the APC to roll. In due course, when I become president, I will do all I can to support you and support your son,” he stated.
He said that the absence of such support later did not have broader implications for the country. “I stand here to say that the fact that my son has not been supported does not pull down the roof of the country. It does not destroy nothing,” Fayose said.
The former governor reiterated earlier claims regarding federal support to Oyo State, referencing funds allegedly released after the Ibadan explosion. “After all, I just said to you, Governor Makinde got 50 billion. Let him say I'm lying,” he added
During the exchange, the interviewer sought clarification on the claim, noting the live nature of the broadcast and asking whether Fayose could verify the statement. Fayose declined to provide documentary evidence on air.
“Excuse me, excuse me. I don't want to come here and be showing federal government documents and transfers to Ayo Street,” he said. He explained his position by referencing his experience in public office. “I was once a governor. I must stand very responsible to allow the documents of government to be flying on television,” Fayose added.
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