There are strong indications that former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, and former President Olusegun Obasanjo have reconciled, ahead of Fayose’s 65th birthday in Lagos next week.
FTN sources confirm that Fayose was spotted at the Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta on Sunday, where he held a private meeting with the former leader.
For years, the two politicians were known for open disagreements, with Obasanjo once describing Fayose as “unruly”, while Fayose accused the former president of political arrogance and intolerance. Analysts estimate that their feud has lasted approximately 10 years.
A photograph shared by Fayose’s former aide, Lere Olayinka, showed Obasanjo dressed in traditional white attire with a green cap, playing Ayo, a Yoruba board game, while Fayose watched with admiration — symbolising the thaw in their relationship.
FTN has also learnt that Obasanjo is expected to attend Fayose’s birthday celebration as a formal gesture to mark the end of their long-standing political rift.
“The visit demonstrates mutual respect and a renewed spirit of reconciliation between the two leaders,” a source close to the former governor said.
Observers believe this reconciliation could reshape political alliances in Ekiti and beyond, particularly as Fayose continues to engage in national political discourse ahead of future elections.
