Former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, on Sunday, hosted a man identified as Sikiru Olaboye, who allegedly confessed to have participated in attempted assassination of Aregbesola.
There were reports of attacks on the life of Aregbesola and his supporters during the 2006 Oroki Day celebration in Osogbo, capital of the state.
The incident reportedly happened when former governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola of the Peoples Democratic Party was governing Osun.
Aregbesola, in a post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, said he has forgiven Olaboye and his gang members.
According to the former Minister of Interior, he prayed for Olaboye and assured him that he has no grudge against him.
He said, “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. 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, Aamen!”
