Fatai Okoya Seeks Reconciliation with Father After Decades

Fatai Okoya, the 66-year-old eldest son of industrialist Chief Razaq Okoya, has made a public appeal for reconciliation with his father after being estranged for 30 to 40 years. In an open letter and a TikTok Live session this October, Fatai expressed regret and a desire for peace while his father is still alive.

The rift reportedly began when Fatai, as a young man, took a small amount of money from the Eleganza Group, which he deemed reckless. The situation worsened when he married a woman disapproved of by his father.

A significant moment occurred during Chief Okoya's 86th birthday on January 12, 2026, when Fatai attempted to speak with his father but was turned away by his stepmother, Shade Okoya. Family associates suggest that Shade was protecting Chief Okoya from stress.

Fatai has stated he does not seek money or a share of the family wealth. His daughter, Zee, claims she has never had a relationship with her grandfather and alleges barriers to communication.

Chief Okoya has not publicly responded to Fatai's appeals.