Adebayo Adenrele
A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has launched a scathing attack on former President Olusegun Obasanjo, accusing him of making “irresponsible” and “demeaning” comments during his recent birthday celebration.
In a blistering message made public on Monday by Obasanjo’s Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Fayose expressed anger over what he described as the former President’s inappropriate conduct at the event.
The ex-governor, in a sharply worded SMS, said Obasanjo’s utterances were unbecoming of his age and status, adding that he had chosen not to respond publicly at the event “so the world would see the difference between a sane and a mad man.”
Fayose further accused the former President of suffering from “heightened dementia” and insisted that Obasanjo return the money he allegedly received from him which Obasanjo publicly acknowledged at the party.
He said, “Dear Baba Obasanjo, I trust this meets you well. Your coming to my birthday party, I appreciate except for your very irresponsible comments at your age. You went so low but am not surprised because someone once said you are supposed be kept away in the zoo. Sincerely that’s where you belong.
“I kept quiet or did not reply you at the function so that the world will know the difference between a sane and a mad man that you are. It is also obvious that you have also lost your sanity OR should I say is the heightened stage of dementia. Not to worry Baba., I shall set the records straight in due course of time.
“Lastly I shall appreciate if you return my money since you publicly admitted you received but Dangote brought u back. Your leopard will never change his skin”.
In his response, Obasanjo said Fayose’s message “undisguisedly revealed his true identity, adding that the money had already been sent back through its original courier and remained unopened.
“Ayo, thanks for your “Thank You” message which undisguisedly revealed who and what you are, unchanged and unchangeable. Your money has been sent back through Foluso Adeagbo who brought it and in the same bag as he brought it unopened by me. Obj”.
