By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
IMMEDIATE past Nigerian Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has asked former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola and others, whom he might have offended in the last four years to forgive him.
Stonix News reports that Aregbesola was governor of Osun State between 2010 to 2018 and handed over to Oyetola, who had earlier served under him as Chief of Staff before winning the 2018 governorship election.
Stonix News reports that Mr Aregbesola was vehemently opposed to Oyetola’s re-election and faulted the elders of the party for not chastising him (Oyetola) for reversing his policies.
Aregbesola had arrived Osun State after his tenure as minister under former President Muhammadu Buhari and paid a visit to the palaces of Owa Obokun, Oba Gabriel Aromolaran and Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun.
He, thereafter, addressed his supporters at Nelson Mandela Freedom Park via Old Garage, Osogbo, capital of Osun State.
The ex-minister, who spoke in Yoruba language, lauded Buhari for giving him the opportunity to serve.
He also commended President Bola Tinubu for being his destiny helper and trusting him with power.
“I have not returned to Osun for animosity or acrimony, but reconciliation of our party.
“I have come here today to beg for forgiveness from anybody who is offended towards me.
“The reason why people are applauding me over my successes in Osun today was because of the great work I did when I was in government and those who turned themselves into enemies today, we worked together in government.
“I thank God who showcased me from Lagos through the help of President Bola Tinubu, he is the architect of my success.
“I spent eight years as commissioner in Lagos. In 2004, we had a meeting in Badagry where we talked about how we will take over our states from the opposition party.
“President Tinubu and other Yoruba elders directed me to come and take over Osun State from the opposition.
“With the help of God and the support of Asiwaju, I was able to excel as a governor for eight years even though it was not easy with the help of those that turned to my enemy for four years.
“In 2019, after the Supreme Court judgement, I came to this venue with the person I handed over power to.
“I counseled that I have played my own part and handed over to the person I loved. But I said, the person must do it right by ensuring unity within the party.
“If that is done I will now be the godfather. But unfortunately, Satan took over them in interpreting what I said. I never begged for anything from them when he was in power,” he enthused.
