Fayose Confirms Obasanjo Returns $20,000 After Birthday Dispute

Former Ekiti governor Ayo Fayose has confirmed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has returned the $20,000 he had previously given him, following a renewed dispute between the two.

Fayose said in an interview that the money was returned after he wrote to Obasanjo and has now been converted to naira and returned to him.

Fayose explained that he had given Obasanjo the funds at the latter’s request, reportedly to cover travel logistics, during a period of reconciliation ahead of Obasanjo’s 65th birthday celebration. However, Obasanjo later made critical remarks about him at the event, which led Fayose to write to him.

“I have written to him, and he has returned my $20,000. And I thank him for returning it,” Fayose said, expressing satisfaction at getting his money back.