Baba Said He Would Be The One To Speak Last, I Became Suspicious -Ayo Fayose Opens Up About Obasanjo

According to a report by TVC News on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, a fresh account from former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has shed new light on the tense moments that unfolded during his 65th birthday celebration in Lagos, where former President Olusegun Obasanjo delivered a lengthy address that, according to Fayose, escalated underlying friction between the two political figures. Fayose explained that the first indication of trouble emerged when the former president insisted on being the final speaker at the event, a position traditionally reserved for the vice-president. He said he became uneasy when the programme order was altered on Obasanjo’s instruction, placing the vice-president ahead of him.

The former governor recounted that Obasanjo later directed the event moderator to summon him and his wife to stand beside the former president throughout a speech that lasted more than an hour. Fayose described the address as filled with indirect criticism and remarks that appeared aimed at diminishing his celebratory moment. He stated that the tone and content of the former president’s remarks struck him as intentionally abrasive, particularly given the occasion. According to him, the delivery included several unflattering assessments of his political journey and personality, framed in a manner he interpreted as undermining. “Baba said he would be the one to speak last. I became suspicious,” he said. “How do you say such things to a man on his 65th birthday?” he asked.

Fayose said the experience was deeply upsetting at a moment that was supposed to mark a personal milestone. He added that the remarks became progressively sharper, prompting an intense emotional reaction as he stood beside the former president before a hall packed with guests. The former governor disclosed that the prolonged speech tested his composure and patience, noting that he struggled to remain calm as the commentary continued. He said the situation brought him to the brink of losing control due to the overwhelming tension and the perceived intent behind the statements.

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