Isaac Fayose praises President Tinubu, security agencies for decline in terrorism, sparks debate

• Isaac Fayose gave credit to President Tinubu and the national security team for reduced terrorist activities 
• He stated it has been six months since the nation last experienced insurgency and kidnapping 
• His comment ignited mixed reactions from netizens, with some praising his acknowledgement of government efforts and others disagreeing

Nigerian philanthropist and public speaker Isaac Fayose has ignited controversy on social media after crediting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria’s security agencies for what he described as a significant reduction in terrorist activities.

In a post shared on his Instagram page (@isaacfayoseoriginal_) on Tuesday, February 11, Fayose claimed that Nigeria had witnessed six months without reports of terrorist attacks, Boko Haram insurgency, or widespread kidnappings.

He stated;

"Six months Boko Haram has not strike, six months kidnapping has reduced. Six months, we had Christmas without bad videos to share. 

“President Tinubu has done well with security. Oluyide, the chief of Army staff has done well. Egbetokun, police has done well. Civil defence have done well, Road Safety, you have done well. God bless all of you. 

“Six months now Lagos to Ibadan, Abaji to Abuja, Abuja to Lokoja, and Abuja to Kaduna has not reported kidnapping case. When good things happen, we don't share but we are quick to share the bad news. President Tinubu, you are trying with security. God bless you, continue."

Fayose's statement was met with mixed reactions from netizens. While some commended him for acknowledging the efforts of the government and security agencies, others disagreed, arguing that insecurity remains a major challenge in the country. 

Several netizens pointed out that incidents of kidnapping, insurgency, and banditry were still occurring, contradicting Fayose’s claims. Some questioned the accuracy of his statements, while others accused him of ignoring ongoing security concerns in various parts of the country.

Nigerians react to Isaac Fayose's claim 

Here are some reactions below:

@chidonwezi commented: “What are you smoking Isaac? You need to change your supplier.”

@logdongray commented: “Oga if you no hear.. ask question part of Delta is now dean of kidnappers... they kidnap every day and night just ask questions and confirm.”

@chibueze_chidoh commented: “One thing I like about this man is he comes out to say he mind no matter how hard it is 9ja go better.”

@lateefelastikcity commented: “Dem go comment ooo but when bad thing happen now y go see dem...PBAT BABA.”

@micky_reings commented: “Kidnapping reduced were go uromi first.”

@myname_ceo commented:  “I love you for giving them their flowers.”

@dee_bb_b commented: “Dey really try on that aspect, kudos.”

@princ commented: “Chenedu them obigoat no agree with u ohhh na them comment I Dey see here.”

@oladmegy commented: “Oluwaseun, Baba pls no loud am too much make you remind them.”

@official eja_nla commented; “Dem still kidnap my friend yesterday for asokoro extension and demanding 7m.... inside this same ABJ.”

@newtybrain commented: “Reduce in where. They are kidnappeding in Igbe Larra area of Lagos state, oga stop that notice.”

@micky_ferragamo commented: “You sure my chairman? Abi eye dey pain me?”

Fayose blames Northerners for Tinubu’s administration’s problems

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that ex-governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, blamed the north’s population for burdening the current administration. 

He said their habit of marrying multiple wives and having multiple children contributes to the nation's problems which triggered some Nigerians demanding an apology, and others suggested Fayose was right