Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose says President Bola Tinubu allows a “free contest” during the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. Fayose commends what he calls Tinubu’s “magnanimity,” arguing the President could have influenced the outcome but did not.
Fayose contrasts the Osun election with what he describes as the 2018 governorship situation in Ekiti State, which he says was “taken” from him. The two outlets report similar claims that Fayose attributes differing electoral influence to the federal government and the role of Tinubu across the two elections, though neither outlet provides new evidence or additional details beyond Fayose’s assertions.
Both reports present Fayose’s remarks as political commentary ahead of broader debate over election credibility and federal involvement, referencing his past dispute regarding Ekiti and his current view of Osun. The outlets do not independently verify Fayose’s allegations, focusing instead on his statements and interpretation of the two contests.
