Obasanjo’s wife begs Yoruba monarchs for forgiveness

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s wife has begged for forgiveness on behalf of her husband for embarrassing Yoruba monarchs in Oyo State Mrs. Obasanjo said her husband’s attitude on Friday, September 15, was unacceptable and against the will of God She apologized to the monarchs in the southwest region, begging for eternal and permanent forgiveness

She pleaded on behalf of her husband, who ordered Yoruba monarchs to stand up during a public function in Iseyin, Oyo state on Friday, September 15. Mrs. Obasanjo extended her plea to all the Yoruba worldwide, begging “for permanent and eternal forgiveness and pardon.

She stated that her husband’s action was unacceptable to God and the Yoruba race. She said treating the monarchs with open contempt was wrong and humiliating.

Mrs Obasanjo said:  “Daddy Obasanjo should not have treated the kings with open contempt and humiliation to correct them and reveal their secret that they bow for him privately. It is not good at all. It is too humiliating. “Protocols could have corrected them privately and respectfully, humbly with love and friendliness. The only infallible person is God. God Himself is known as the King of kings, and mortals too speak up to God when there is a misunderstanding of his intent. ” She stated that monarchy is an institution recognized and instituted by God almighty and must not be treated disrespectfully.

She said: “I want to publicly state here that on behalf of the family, the children, the wives, the grandchildren, and all members of the family of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, l am offering a big and genuine apology both spiritual and physical to all the kings of Oyo State, all the kings of Yoruba land and the entire Yoruba race both in Nigeria and Diaspora.”

Meanwhile, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained the reason for asking Oyo State Obas to stand up. He said the traditional rulers disregarded protocols and disrespected Governor Seyi Makinde by sitting while others stood to recognize him on his arrival. Obasanjo said a huge difference exists between constitutional and traditional/cultural authority.

Source: Legit.ng