Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has found himself at the center of a political storm after receiving a highly controversial thank you message from former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose. The message, which contained shocking insults and allegations, was delivered via SMS and has since been made public.
The Controversial Message Contents
In what can only be described as an unprecedented political exchange, Fayose's message to the former president contained deeply personal attacks and inflammatory language. The former governor told Obasanjo that he belonged in "the zoo" and accused him of losing his sanity.
According to Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo's media assistant, the message was forwarded to the former president through SMS. Fayose explained that he deliberately avoided responding to Obasanjo during a recent event because he wanted "the world to know the difference between a sane and a mad man that you are."
Escalating Political Tensions
The message, dated November 17, 2025, represents a significant escalation in the long-standing tension between the two political figures. Fayose didn't hold back in his criticism, suggesting that Obasanjo might be suffering from "the heightened stage of dementia."
Perhaps most notably, Fayose made a financial demand in his message, asking Obasanjo to return money that the former president allegedly admitted receiving, though Fayose claimed that "Dangote brought u back" - a reference that appears to involve prominent businessman Aliko Dangote.
Broader Political Implications
This public spat between two significant figures in Nigerian politics has raised questions about the state of political discourse in the country. Both men have been influential within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and their public disagreement could have ramifications for party unity.
The timing of the message is particularly significant, coming at a time when Nigerian politics is already highly charged. Political analysts are watching closely to see how this very public disagreement between two political heavyweights will develop and what impact it might have on the broader political landscape.
As of now, there has been no official response from former President Obasanjo regarding the content of Fayose's message or the allegations contained within it.
