The Digest:
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has publicly forgiven former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose, telling him to "go and sin no more" at a Lagos birthday celebration. According to Daily Trust, this moment of forgiveness culminates a nearly 20-year feud marked by bitter insults and political warfare, revealing how even the deepest political storms can eventually settle.
Key Points:
- Former President Obasanjo declared he had forgiven Fayose of his 'sins' at the 65th birthday event.
- The feud began after Fayose's 2006 removal as governor, allegedly orchestrated by Obasanjo.
- It escalated in 2010 with public insults including "bastard" and "father of bastards".
- Fayose initiated reconciliation by sending emissaries, including former Minister Osita Chidoka.
- He later visited Obasanjo in Abeokuta, where they played "Ayo Olopon" together.
- Obasanjo acknowledged Fayose's political achievements despite their past conflicts.
- The former president charged Fayose to seek forgiveness from others he had offended.
Sources: Daily Trust
