Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has publicly declared that he has forgiven former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, effectively drawing a line under their long-standing political feud.
Naijaonpoint reports that Obasanjo made the remarks on Saturday at Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration held in Lagos.
The former president’s comments, captured in a viral video, drew loud applause from guests at the event.
Obasanjo said the event provided an opportunity for “celebration, reflection and correction,” before recalling the circumstances under which he agreed to attend.
The former President of Nigeria said, “You are not the best of my political children, but you have made achievements that must not be ignored.”
The former president revealed that Fayose did not reach out to him directly but sent former Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka to “sound him out.”
Obasanjo recounted, “When Osita, who also is a political child, came, I said, ‘Well, if he (Fayose) has sent you and you have delivered the message, then tell him that you have delivered the message.’”
He added that Fayose had privately sought forgiveness.
“So, you have asked for forgiveness, and as far as I’m concerned, you are forgiven. But the right lessons must be learnt,” Obasanjo said.
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