Fayose Takes Fresh Swipe at Tinubu Over Economic Hardship

(Isaac Fayose. Photo by FB/isaac.fayose)

A viral video has shown Isaac Fayose making pointed criticism of President Tinubu's administration, employing heavy sarcasm to highlight the economic difficulties gripping the country.

In the clip, Fayose praised Tinubu as the only president capable of uniting Nigeria, but the irony was unmistakable.

He described this unity as one forged through widespread poverty and collective suffering.

Fayose claimed Tinubu had achieved something unprecedented by using poverty to connect all Nigerians together, describing citizens as chained to financial hardship.

He drew a comparison between Nigerians' economic struggles and the ruling party's symbol, extending his sarcastic critique of the administration's impact on the nation.

Beyond his criticism of the economic situation, Fayose urged Nigerians to transform their frustrations into political action.

He argued that the hardship currently plaguing the country could become a vulnerability for the government if citizens unite and demand change.

He framed this as an opportunity for liberation and blessing, encouraging people to free themselves from the current circumstances through collective resistance.

The video generated widespread reactions online, with social media users offering varying perspectives on Fayose's comments.

Some focused on his cutting sarcasm directed at the Tinubu administration, while others engaged in broader debates about the genuine economic challenges facing ordinary Nigerians and whether the government's policies have worsened or improved living conditions.

“Tinubu is the only President in Nigeria to unite our country. God bless Tinubu. We are united in poverty and s@dness. We can use his strength, which is poverty, against him”

— Isaac Fayose pic.twitter.com/o1IHx4dEQF

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) September 4, 2026