In a striking turn of events that has stirred political and media circles alike, Kayode Olaifa has stepped forward with a heartfelt apology that seeks to clear the air and mend bridges with Hon. Wole Oke.
Yet, in a deeply reflective and remorseful statement, Kayode Olaifa has expressed sincere regret over a recent controversy stemming from his comments about Hon. Wole Oke. Olaifa officially apologised for a statement in which he claimed to have been promoted by Hon. Oke as one of his media aides, a claim that has since been proven inaccurate and has caused considerable misunderstanding.
The public would recall that Honourable Oluwole Oke has been the subject of unfounded media allegations suggesting that he dismisses employees who do not align with his political views in recent times. These claims are unfounded and appear to be part of a deliberate campaign by his political opponents to tarnish his reputation by exploiting disgruntled individuals, sometimes through pecuniary inducements, as exemplified by the case involving Kayode Olaifa.
In reality, Hon. Oke’s political journey and recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been met with significant opposition and misrepresentation by his former party and rivals.
The media sensation portraying Hon. Oke as vindictive toward employees is a strategic attempt by his opponents to discredit him amidst ongoing political realignments. It is crucial to view these allegations within the context of intense political rivalry and recognise that they are largely unfounded and politically motivated.
Olaifa clarified that at no point was he appointed as a media aide by Hon. Wole Oke, nor was he coerced to join the APC alongside him. He emphasised that Hon. Wole Oke remains a respected benefactor, leader, and father figure in his life, acknowledging the significant role Oke played in transforming his life and guiding him towards progress and prosperity.
In his letter, Olaifa wrote, “Hon. Wole Oke remains my benefactor, a leader and a father figure. I will forever be grateful to him for transforming my life and setting my future on the path of progress and prosperity.” He appealed earnestly, “Please kindly accept my decision as a mistake made by a novice that I am. I plead that you create a space in my heart to forgive me wholeheartedly.”
Olaifa’s apology reflects a pensive tone of regret and respect, underscoring his deep remorse for any damage caused to Hon. Oke’s reputation. He concluded his letter with gratitude, saying, “Thanks so much for who you are to me, thanks for your support always, and thank you so much for nurturing me to where I am today. I am very, very sorry, sir.”
This public admission of error comes amid swirling controversies and politically charged allegations against Hon. Wole Oke, whom Olaifa affirmed to be his benefactor.
Rather than engaging in partisan victimisation, Hon. Oke remains a committed public servant whose focus is on the welfare of his constituents.
This public apology does not only serve as vindication of Hon. Wole Oke but also as a testament to Olaifa’s acknowledgement of his error and his desire to correct the erroneous impression his earlier release must have created in the public.
This note of apology is received as obtained from the texts of his letter below.
ORIGINAL TEXT…
A Sincere Apology from the Depth of my Heart.
I write to officially apologise to @HON WOLE OKE over the statement credited to me about my allegiance to the PDP and the state government in which I made a statement that I once promoted him as one of his media aides.
The statement has generated a lot of controversies, denting the image of a reputable Honourable in person of Hon. Wole Oke.
At no point did Hon. Wole Oke appoint me as his media aide, and he didn’t coerce me to join him in the APC, rather.
Hon. Wole Oke remains my benefactor, a leader and a father figure. I will forever be grateful unto him in transforming my life and setting my future on the path of progress and prosperity.
@HON WOLE OKE please kindly accept my decision as a mistake made by a novice that I am. I plead that you create a space in my heart to forgive me wholeheartedly.
Thanks so much for who you are to me, thanks for your support always, and thank you so much for nurturing me to where I am today.
I am very, very sorry, sir.
Signed:
Olaifa Kayode Ezekiel
