Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has called on activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore to build stronger alliances with Peter Obi and other opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Fayose made the appeal while reacting to the reported attack on Sowore in Ado-Ekiti, describing the incident as a warning that opposition figures could face similar threats if they continue to operate independently.

In a video shared on Facebook on Friday, he argued that Sowore could not effectively confront the political establishment alone, urging him to set aside differences and work with other leaders seeking political change.

According to Fayose, the incident highlights the need for opposition politicians to develop a common front rather than allow personal disagreements to weaken their collective influence.

He also called on security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible for the attack, stressing that political disagreements should never be settled through violence.

Sowore had earlier alleged that about 20 suspected thugs attacked him at a restaurant around the Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti, shortly after he attended an interview at Midas FM.

The activist claimed that the attackers came from the direction of the Government House and alleged that Department of State Services (DSS) operatives had been monitoring his movements before the incident.

He further accused the police and DSS of taking away CCTV recordings from the restaurant, alleging an attempt to conceal evidence. Sowore reportedly sustained injuries to his face and other parts of his body.

However, the Ekiti State Police Command offered a different account, dismissing reports that Sowore had been kidnapped. Its spokesperson, SP Abutu Sunday, said the activist was involved in an altercation with some individuals at the restaurant before police operatives intervened and rescued him.

The police said Sowore was receiving treatment at the Police Hospital in Ado-Ekiti, adding that the Commissioner of Police, Falade Adegoroye Michael, had directed an investigation into the incident.

Sowore, however, rejected the description of the incident as an ordinary disagreement, maintaining that he was the victim of a deliberate attack intended to intimidate him and weaken opposition activities.

He was in Ekiti State for political engagements and participation in the 17.5-kilometre Ikogosi marathon.