In a press release issued on January 14, 2026, Hon. Festus O. Akingbaso has sent a clear message to Messr Tajudeen Adeyemi Adefisoye (commonly known as Small Alhaji), demanding that he present evidence to substantiate his recent claims within 48 hours. These allegations, made on January 13, suggest that Akingbaso made a troubling statement during the gubernatorial election campaign.
Akingbaso’s statement, conveyed through his media aide, Kelvin Babalola, highlights the situation: “Yesterday, Tuesday, 13th January, 2026, Messr Tajudeen Adeyemi Adefisoye (Small Alhaji) in his characteristic manner spuriously alleged that Hon. Festus O. Akingbaso campaigned in a place at Idanre during the gubernatorial election campaign, stating that H.E. Agboola Ajayi was going to die and that he would be sworn in as the Governor via the status of his WhatsApp contact number *** as viewed around 23:36 hrs.”
Akingbaso emphasized that the gravity of the allegations necessitates a swift and serious response, especially considering the stakes involved for a prominent figure. He asserted, “Due to the weight of this allegation, Messr Tajudeen Adeyemi Adefisoye is hereby demanded to provide irrefutable evidence to validate his claim within the next 48 hours, as failure to do so will be seen as a clear indication of his intention to malign the character of Hon. Festus O. Akingbaso through malicious propaganda.”
Furthermore, Akingbaso expressed his intention to take legal action if Adefisoye does not validate his statements. “His unprovoked, unguided, and unnecessary lies against the personality of Hon. Festus O. Akingbaso are a constitutional breach and an infringement on his rights and others’ rights in the form of cyber bullying and stalking,” he stated.
In light of these developments, Akingbaso’s release also calls for composure among his supporters while they await Adefisoye’s reply. “While awaiting his response within the time frame, we appeal for calm to all the teeming supporters to maintain a quiet demeanor as they go about their business.”
