According to a report by Leadership News on Monday, November 17, 2025, Ayo Fayose, former Ekiti State Governor, has become the centre of a new political controversy after a leaked message reportedly showed him directing a harsh personal remark at Olusegun Obasanjo, who once served as Nigeria’s President.
The message became public on Monday and it has stirred renewed attention around both political figures as it followed Fayose’s recent birthday celebration where Obasanjo was present.
The leaked message was said to be a short message sent by Fayose after the event, expressing displeasure concerning comments allegedly made by Obasanjo during the gathering.
Fayose reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction and described Obasanjo in a manner that suggested he viewed him as unfit for dignified public reference, the language used in the message was viewed as extremely strong and personal.
The content of the message became public after it was released to journalists in Abeokuta.
The disclosure added more interest to the incident as it involved two well-known political names who have a long history of disagreements.
The release of the message also changed what may have been considered a private exchange into a matter of national interest.
Fayose reportedly stated that he had chosen silence during the celebration to avoid a public argument.
He suggested that allowing the public to judge from a distance would create a clearer difference in character between him and Obasanjo.
He said: “I kept quiet so that the world will know the difference between a sane and a mad man that you are. View, More,
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