The exchanges between ex-President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, and Ayo Fayose former governor of Ekiti State has sparked toxic reactions among Nigerians on social media with some blaming Fayose for lack of respect.
Fayose had invited Obasanjo to his birthday party during which Obasanjo made some remarks that both scolded and praised Fayose.
In return, Fayose in his ‘thank you’ message to Obasanjo for honouring his invitation, called Obasanjo names, saying Obasanjo belonged in the zoo. He called Obasanjo a mad man.
Obasanjo responded to Fayose’s message thusly: “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”.
The toxic exchanges have triggered wide ranging remarks from Nigerians with some saying both men lacked good conduct, but a majority of the respondents blamed Fayose for not showing respect and gratitude to a man be ‘begged’ to attend his birthday party.
Below is a press release by Fayose’s media aide on the matter:
Obasanjo receives ‘thank you ‘ letter from Ayo Fayose
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has received what he called a thank you letter from former Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose.
The “Thank you” note by SMS to the former President, which was made available to newsmen in Abeokuta by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi on Monday reads:
“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”, the letter reads.
The former President replied tacitly: “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.”
Kehinde Akinyemi
Special Assistant on Media
Former President to President Olusegun Obasanjo.
