I am being hunted for supporting Peter Obi - Isaac Fayose [VIDEO]

Businessman Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, said on Sunday that his support for Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has made him a target of attacks.

In a video posted to his verified Facebook page, Fayose responded to an anonymous blogger who had linked him to a rape allegation. He denied the claim outright, saying it was fabricated to tarnish his reputation because he refused to abandon Obi.

“Whenever APC tries to get you with offers, and you refuse, they may gang up against you and try to destroy your reputation,” Fayose said. “I will continue to support Peter Obi no matter what. Eedris Abdulkareem faced it before, then Tumma, and now this. I am ready, and I will take legal action if necessary.”

Fayose cited former Nigerian senator Eedris Abdulkareem and former governor Tumma as examples of others who have suffered similar attacks after rejecting the All Progressives Congress (APC) party’s overtures. He reiterated his commitment to Obi, the NDC’s candidate, and warned that he would pursue legal recourse if the allegations persisted.

The comments come amid a heated campaign season in which the ruling APC is pushing its own candidates while the opposition NDC seeks to broaden its appeal. Fayose’s remarks underscore the growing tensions between the parties and the personal risks faced by those who publicly endorse the opposition.

<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>