- Isaac Fayose has claimed that he sent N1 million to Lere Olayinka, an aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, after asking people to submit their account details.
- Fayose said APC supporters also submitted their account details, including Olayinka, whom he claimed to have paid N1 million.
- The shocking revelation made by Isaac Fayose has has sparked reactions on social media.
Isaac Fayose has stirred reactions on social media after claiming that he sent N1 million to Lere Olayinka, an aide to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, after asking people to submit their account details on his social handles.
Isaac Fayose, who made the claim in a statement shared online, said supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) also responded to his request, adding that Olayinka was among those who submitted their account details.
According to Fayose, he transferred N1 million to Olayinka, using the alleged payment to argue that APC supporters were struggling financially.
Isaac Fayose explains why he sent N1m to Lere Olayinka
Fayose said he had asked people to drop their account details for a N1 million payment and that APC supporters also participated in the exercise.
He claimed that Olayinka, an aide to Wike, submitted his account details and received the money.
“I told people to drop accounts for N1m and APC supporters also dropped theirs. Wike’s aide Lere Olayinka dropped his and I sent him N1m. This shows APC supporters are hungry,” Fayose said.
Nigerians react as Isaac Fayose drags Lere Olayinka
Miguel, with the handle @its_Miguel04, questioned Fayose’s decision, writing:
“Abi na you wey send the 1 million mumu. You are feeding your enemies so they can have more energy to att@ck you.”
Another user, God abeg (@Sirjupiter001), asked how to participate in the offer, saying:
“If Lere olayinka fit drop account, who am I then? Abeg where e dey happen o. Use me proof point too 😔”
Gentle Skpolo (@SMakinens) also criticised Fayose’s decision, arguing that he could have shared the money among more people.
“You are a fool bro. He is not hungry. He knows u will pick him to prove ur mumu point u are proving now now. They are lot of hungry people on ur Dm. Y no share the 1million and send to at least 50 people? Na u be the mumu,” the user wrote.
Emmanuel Benjamin (@Emmanue426…) offered a different perspective, saying economic hardship was not limited to any political or social group.
“Hunger dey everywhere. Hunger no Sabi party or religion or ethnicity,” he said.
Meanwhile, Knight (@BlacKnight1805) described Fayose as a content creator who understood his niche, while another user, Tony Odinkim (@Odinkim23), questioned the claim by asking, “You sent him what?”
Realist (@realist_waley) also criticised Fayose, writing:
“This shows how stupid you can be, Lere is so smart and courtesy of your foolishness, he’s a 1ml richer.”
Watch the video here:
“I told people to drop accounts for N1m and APC supporters also dropped theirs. Wike’s aide Lere Olayinka dropped his and I sent him N1m. This shows APC supporters are hungry”
— Isaac Fayose drags Wike’s aide Lere Olayinka https://t.co/IcNTSMSCu4
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) October 19, 2026
Meanwhile, The Federal Government has revealed when fuel taxes will be introduced in Nigeria, saying the proposed taxes will only come when the economy stabilises and Nigerians’ income levels can accommodate the additional costs.
Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, said the government would prioritise economic growth and improved living conditions before introducing the taxes.
Taiwo Oyedele made this remarks during an interview with ARISE news, on the sidelines of the 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand.
The minister explained that introducing additional taxes immediately after the removal of the petrol subsidy would put more pressure on Nigerians who are already dealing with rising living costs. Click here to read more
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