‘Na Isaac remain to forgive am’ – Nigerians react as Obasanjo forgives Fayose after 19 years of political clash

President Olusegun Obasanjo at the 65th birthday celebration of Ayo Fayose President Olusegun Obasanjo at the 65th birthday celebration of Ayo Fayose

A section of social media has reacted to a viral video showing the moment former President Olusegun Obasanjo forgave former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose for his ‘sins’ at the 65th birthday celebration of the former. The action by both men put an end to the long political rift between the two Nigerian politicians.

According to Obasanjo, the birthday celebration was an occasion to reflect and correct.

“You are not the best of my political children, but you have made achievements that must not be ignored. Even to get me to come here, you could not approach me directly. You sent Osita (Chidoka) to come and sound me out. When Osita, who also is a political child, came, I said, ‘Well, if he (Fayose) has sent you and you have delivered the message, then tell him that you have delivered the message.’

“So, you have asked for forgiveness, and as far as I’m concerned, you are forgiven. But the right lessons must be learnt,” Obasanjo said.

Recall that the duo have not been on good terms since 2006, which had resulted in public insults.

The viral video generated tonnes of reactions on social media.

ravissantecollections said: “Haa Fayose! He was always abusing Obj during their time in government, and even the kings in Ekiti were not spared, o ma n steadily te si oju Obasanjo then lol, he was the youngest and the toughest governor then, thank God for growth, I love that Obasanjo didnt mince words and I also appreciate the wife’s wisdom too, we heard news of what he used to the wife too, hmmm thank God for growth and time, and that he also realized all his mistakes later, Ayodele Fayose omo lile”

olotaoffficial commented: I just love Baba so much may his days be long, and happy birthday to Sir Ayo, Igba odun a seconds ni Sir

ahmedesq wrote: “Na Isaac remain to forgive am.”

don_t777 commented: “Blunt as always”

adeola2703 said: “I saw the full video. Honestly, I love OBJ. He’s bold, and one of the reasons he remains one of the greatest Nigerians, dead or alive. Ebora owu himself!”

graciehabiba wrote: “That’s why I love OBJ, he is a straight shooter and still an intelligent man. May God continue to keep him.”