The former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has forgiven Sikiru Olaboye, an assassin who attempted to kill him during a festival 19 years ago in Osogbo.
Aregbesola made the revelation in a statement on his verified X page on Sunday.
The former minister of interior mentioned that Olaboye had reached out to a radio station, pleading for forgiveness from the ex-governor.
“Earlier today, I received Sikiru Olaboye, one of the men who attempted to assassinate me during the 2006 Oroki Day Celebration in Osogbo.
“I was informed that he called into a local radio station in Osogbo a few weeks ago to seek my forgiveness,” Aregbesola stated.
The former prayed for the assailant while noting that he “holds no grudges against him.”
“Today, while praying for him, I assured him that I hold no grudges against him or anyone else involved. I neither harboured resentment nor sought revenge after God spared me from that attack.
“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, Aameen,” he added.
