Social commentator Isaac Fayose has reaffirmed his support for Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi while acknowledging President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s current leader.
Speaking during an interview on Arise News, published on the broadcaster’s official YouTube channel on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Fayose dismissed suggestions that he had abandoned his support for Obi.
“I’m still with Peter Obi, 100%. I’m still Obidient. I still believe in Peter Obi any day, but Tinubu is the government of the day,” Fayose said.
He explained that although he recognises the Tinubu administration as the government in office, his political preference remains unchanged.
Fayose also assessed the administration’s performance, saying he would give it a score of 47 percent.
According to him, the government has made progress on issues such as state police, local government autonomy, and exchange rate stability. However, he expressed concern over inflation, insecurity, and the rising cost of living.
He said the country’s security situation deserved an “F9,” arguing that poor welfare for security personnel has weakened efforts to combat crime and insecurity.
Fayose also defended his criticism of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s appeal for wealthy musicians to spend less on luxury items and devote more resources to charitable causes.
He argued that governments should focus on using public funds to reduce poverty rather than expecting private citizens to shoulder that responsibility.
“You have my commonwealth. I have a personal wealth,” he said.
Fayose further suggested that state governments should set aside hundreds of millions of naira each month for interest-free loans to small businesses, saying such a programme would improve livelihoods and stimulate economic activity.
He also expressed concern about the role of the judiciary in Nigeria’s electoral process, arguing that court decisions have become increasingly influential in determining political outcomes.
“That’s why they are building houses for them,” he claimed, referring to the judiciary.
Fayose said Nigeria had “lost it completely” and called for reforms to strengthen public confidence in the country’s democratic institutions.
Reaffirming his political stance ahead of future elections, Fayose said he would continue to support Peter Obi.
“I’ll vote for Peter Obi,” he said, adding that every political party should be allowed to participate freely in competitive elections.
He concluded by stressing that credible elections, stronger democratic institutions, accountability, and active public participation remain essential to Nigeria’s progress.
