Prominent political commentator, Olawale Ajayi, has waded into the ongoing controversy surrounding former federal lawmaker, Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye, challenging the narrative that his 2023 electoral loss was due to betrayal by APC leaders.
In a bold public statement under the comment section of the former Lawmaker’s Facebook page, Ajayi countered Adefisoye’s claims of sabotage and urged him to reflect on his own political decisions, particularly his defection from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC)—a move Ajayi describes as “the first betrayal.”
“You said you were betrayed, but let’s not forget where the betrayal really started—from your defection from SDP, the very party that gave you a platform. That act alone cost you the trust of many who once stood with you,” Ajayi wrote.
This comes on the heels of Adefisoye’s emotional outburst in which he stated:
“To my utter disappointment, the same Adetimehin betrayed me… That betrayal was the key reason for my electoral defeat.”
But Ajayi isn’t convinced.
“Your support base extended beyond party lines. Even non-SDP members believed in you genuinely. When you defected, many felt abandoned—like sheep without a shepherd,” Ajayi noted.
“Your loss wasn’t just Adetimehin’s doing. It was a result of lost trust. People were disappointed, and the APC wasn’t exactly loved in that moment.”
Ajayi also challenged the idea that “federal might” could override popular sentiment:
“You left SDP because you believed you couldn’t win without federal backing. But in the end, did federal might secure your victory? That says it all.”
In a calm but striking conclusion, he advised the former lawmaker to return to the people and speak with humility:
“Politicians must rise above personal ambition and listen to those who made their journey possible. Go back to your people. You may still find redemption in their honest feedback.”
Ajayi’s comments have sparked debate in political circles, with many praising his courage and sincerity. Others, especially Adefisoye’s staunch loyalists, may not receive it kindly.
But as Ajayi puts it:
“You can’t hear the truth from people who are only interested in what you can give them.”
