Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has revealed that he was so provoked by former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s remarks at his 65th birthday celebration that he momentarily felt like grabbing the microphone and hitting him with it.
Fayose, who spoke in a recent interview, narrated the behind-the-scenes events that led to the tense exchange between him and the former president at the Lagos event.
According to him, two weeks before his birthday, he made a personal decision to reconcile with several political figures he had fallen out with over the years — and Obasanjo was one of them. Despite his effort to extend an olive branch, Fayose said the former president’s comments at the ceremony “touched a nerve.”
During his speech at the event, Obasanjo had revisited their long-standing political rift, stating that while Fayose achieved notable political success, he was “not the best” among his protégés. The remark reportedly triggered a wave of emotions in the former governor.
Fayose, however, said he composed himself, choosing maturity over confrontation and allowing the ceremony to continue without disruption. He added that regardless of past differences, he remains committed to making peace with his former adversaries.