Former Osun State Governor and ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has publicly forgiven a man who attempted to assassinate him nearly two decades ago.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, February 2, Aregbesola revealed that he met with Sikiru Olaboye, one of the assailants involved in the 2006 Oroki Day Celebration attack in Osogbo. According to the former governor, Olaboye had recently called into a local radio station in Osogbo to seek his forgiveness.
"Earlier today, I received Sikiru Olaboye, one of the men who attempted to assassinate me during the 2006 Oroki Day Celebration in Osogbo," Aregbesola wrote.
He further stated that he assured Olaboye of his forgiveness and prayed for him, emphasizing that he harbored no resentment or desire for revenge.
"It is God alone who has the power to forgive all our shortcomings. As His servants, I pray that He forgives both his and mine. Aamen!" he concluded.
The 2006 attack was a significant event in Osun State's political history, and Aregbesola’s gesture of forgiveness has drawn attention, highlighting his stance on reconciliation and peace.
