Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has disclosed that he was so angered by former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s remarks at his 65th birthday celebration that he briefly felt like grabbing the microphone from the ex-president and hitting him with it. Speaking in a new interview, Fayose recounted the tense moments surrounding his birthday event, where emotions ran high despite his earlier efforts to reconcile with longtime political rivals.

During the ceremony held in Lagos, Obasanjo openly addressed their strained relationship, describing Fayose as “not the best” of his political protégés, though he acknowledged some of his achievements in office. Fayose said the comments sharply contradicted the spirit of peace he had hoped to foster, especially after spending two weeks reaching out to individuals with whom he had clashed politically.

Fayose explained that while he had intended the occasion to mark a fresh start, Obasanjo’s remarks triggered unexpected frustration, forcing him to restrain himself to maintain decorum. As the rift between both men resurfaces in public view, will this renewed tension further complicate efforts at political reconciliation in the South West? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news