In what appears to be an escalating political showdown, Prince Isaac Fayose, businessman and social critic, has publicly accused his elder brother and former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, together with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, of orchestrating his arrest. The allegations come amid Isaac’s vocal criticism of the ₦37–₦39 billion renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja .
Isaac, currently abroad visiting his family, released a video message on Sunday evening addressing the rumored arrest plot. He asserted that Wike and Ayo Fayose are seeking to silence him due to his efforts to expose the ICC renovation project’s financial accountability .
> “They said Wike and Mr Ayo Fayose are planning to arrest me... I be one man MOPOL, I no run from una. I dey come home soon,” he declared in the videographed message .
Isaac pledged to pursue formal investigations: he has sent letters to the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and Valuers requesting valuation of the renovation work—promising to personally sponsor the review .
> *“Wike, that N37 billion ICC, we go investigate am... If una found wanting, we go catch una now or later... I’m ready for arrest,”* he added .
This confrontation follows Isaac’s earlier remarks that Ayo Fayose has “lost electoral value” in Ekiti State, intensifying the internal PDP dynamics and public scrutiny of the ICC project.
Key Claims Made
Isaac’s assertion that he faces an arrest plot orchestrated by Ayo Fayose and FCT Minister Wike.
His criticism of the ICC renovation cost and demand for transparent accounting.
Investigative Action & Response
Letters initiated to oversight agencies including the Code of Conduct Bureau and professional valuers.
Isaac’s commitment to fund the valuation and his willingness to face arrest rather than recede.
Political Implications
How these events signal rising tension within the PDP.
Potential fallout for Wike’s reputation amid public concerns over tax-payer funded projects.
Next Steps to Watch
Responses from Wike’s office, Ayo Fayose, or government agencies.
Progress or resolution of the valuation requests.
Any legal proceedings or formal charges.
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