Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has attacked former president Olusegun Obasanjo over his comments describing him and his wife as “irresponsible couple” at his (Fayose) 65th birthday reception held last Saturday in Lagos.
The ex-governor, in a “Thank You” message sent to Obasanjo, which was made available to newsmen in a statement issued on Monday by Obasanjo’s Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, said the former President’s remarks at the ceremony was least expected from a man of Obasanjo’s age.
ROYAL NEWS reports that Obasanjo, during the birthday reception programme, captured in a now-viral video on social media, said though he had forgiven Fayose of all his wrongdoings towards him, he would not fail to let the world know that the celebrant is “uncultured”.
However, Fayose, in the letter, said the comments were indications that Obasanjo might be suffering from dementia.
The message 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 it back.
“Your leopard will never change his skin.”
Obasanjo, in his reply to Fayose, said the message confirmed the fact that he (Fayose) cannot change.
“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,” Obasanjo said.
