Fayose Attacks Obasanjo in Shocking ‘Thank You’ Message After 65th Birthday Party

By: Abudu Olalekan

Let’s talk about this mess. You Belong To The Zoo’ — Fayose just threw shade at Obasanjo like it’s Olympic sport. Yep. That’s the headline. No sugarcoating. The ex-governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, didn’t hold back. He blasted former President Olusegun Obasanjo in a “thank you” message so spicy it could burn holes in your screen.

Here’s the backstory. Obasanjo showed up at Fayose’s 65th birthday party in Lagos. Cool, right? Except things went south fast. Fayose sent a text message Sunday night. Called it a “thank you.” But wow. It was more like a grenade with a pin pulled. Got leaked Monday by Obasanjo’s media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi. And oh boy it went viral.

The message? Let’s just say it wasn’t your typical “thanks for coming, Baba.” Fayose wrote: “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.” Wait. It gets worse. He said Obasanjo “went so low” and shouldn’t be surprised because “someone once said you are supposed be kept away in the zoo.”

Sincerely? Fayose wrote that’s where Obasanjo belongs. The zoo. No kidding. He added he stayed quiet at the event so “the world will know the difference between a sane and a mad man that you are.” Harsh? Absolutely. Then he threw in dementia accusations. Said Obasanjo lost his sanity. Or maybe just “heightened stage of dementia.”

And the kicker? Fayose asked for his money back. Claimed Obasanjo admitted receiving it but said Dangote brought him back. “Your leopard will never change his skin,” he ended.

Obasanjo’s reply? Cold. Tactical. Like a general dismissing a soldier. “Ayo, thanks for your ‘Thank You’ message which undisguisedly revealed who and what you are, unchanged and unchangeable.” He said the money was returned through Foluso Adeagbo. Same bag. Unopened. “Obj.” Short. Final.

But here’s the thing. These two? They’ve been at each other’s throats for years. Like, years. Back to 2006. Fayose got booted as governor. He blamed Obasanjo. Called it a coup. Since then? It’s been nonstop drama. Fayose once told Obasanjo to “speak for himself” when the ex-president said “his generation failed Nigeria.” Now this? Birthday party beef? It’s like watching toddlers fight over a toy.

Let’s break it down. Why does this matter? It’s not just about two old men squabbling. It’s about power. Ego. And that raw, unfiltered Nigerian politics we all know too well. Fayose’s message wasn’t just rude. It was personal. He called Obasanjo “very irresponsible” at his age. Like, sir, sit down.

But Obasanjo? He’s no saint either. His reply didn’t just reject the text. It exposed Fayose’s character. “Unchanged and unchangeable.” Translation: You’re still the same chaotic guy.

And the zoo comment? Oof. That’s the kind of line that sticks. Imagine being told you belong in a cage. At 85. Over a birthday party. Nigerian politics, folks. Never boring.

Now, let’s talk about the real victim here. The English language. Fayose’s text had typos. Grammar? More like gramm-argh. Sentences so choppy they could trip over themselves. But hey, that’s what makes it human. Raw. Real. No editor in sight.

The URL? reportersroom.com.ng/fayose-zoo. Short enough.

Back to the story. You might wonder: why did Fayose even invite Obasanjo? Bad idea from the start? Maybe he knew this would blow up. Or maybe he just wanted to prove a point. Either way, it worked. Now everyone’s talking.

And the money thing? Sketchy. Fayose claimed Obasanjo took cash. Obasanjo denied it. Said it was returned. But here’s the truth: in Nigerian politics, cash is like water. Everywhere. Invisible until it drowns you.

What’s next? Fayose says he’ll “set the records straight.” Soon. But we’ve heard that before. Obasanjo? He’s probably sipping tea in Ota, thinking “This boy no dey learn.”

The bigger picture? It’s a clash of titans. Two men who refuse to let go. Fayose, the loudmouth governor. Obasanjo, the no-nonsense ex-president. Both stubborn as goats.

But let’s not pretend it’s just about them. It’s about us. The public. We’re the ones stuck watching this circus. And yet… we can’t look away. Why? Because it’s entertaining. In a messed-up way.

So here’s the deal. If you ever get a birthday invite from Fayose? Run. Or at least check for fine print. You might end up in a text message that goes viral.

And Obasanjo? Maybe skip the next one. Save your sanity. Or what’s left of it.

In the end, this isn’t just news. It’s a soap opera. With no season finale. Just endless episodes of “Who Disrespected Who?”

But hey. At least it’s not boring. Right?