Otunba Akala: and the music stopped abruptly
If there is anything bothering your mind talk to God , he will listen, whatever your heart desires go on your knees tell God and consider it done. I have spoken with him and he hearkened to my supplications” That was the special praise song you rendered at the First Baptist Church, Oke Elerin at the special Thanksgiving service commemorating your inauguration as the governor of the pace setter state.
Why ,why and why didn’t you order Death out , tell him “mo ti ba Olorun soro o gbo” . The time is not ripe to succumb to you, look elsewhere. Power, wealth , influence, beauty , intellect are of no consequence whenever death chooses to report. You were special ,hence the fitting sobriquet ” O yato”
Perhaps this provides an opportunity to let that erstwhile Officer -in-charge Nta Ogbomoso ( who out of sheer envy )petitioned Abuja Adiyeloja is the one Akala wants to see, he is so close to Soun, wines and dines with Olugbon, Onpetu Aale and Mulikat Akande-Adeola. His link with Soyinka seems to confirm he is a member of secret cult that his relationship with your excellency dated back to late December 2001.
At the instance of the pioneer GM Nta Ogbomoso , princess Adebimpe Idowu the lot fell on me to assist her in her pioneering efforts of building a station from the scratch. Our first port of call was Ogbomoso north local government where you held sway as the council chairman. Without any fear of equivocation you singlehandedly set all machineries in motion , mobilised fellow council bosses and the community. This attests to the deep love and respect you command in the land of the valiant. Generosity is so natural with you, we enjoyed it unceasingly while giving our best
What else can a man ask for. You came you saw and left a conqueror. Fatai would ask . It’s always been “Let’s see in Ibadan . Can’t forget in a hurry the day you so requested and I reported as commandeered only to be so publicly lambasted “mi o ni ki o waa to mi, agbeti ni mo ni ki o ri” Who doesn’t know it is easier to see the then deputy chief of staff , my good friend AbdulRasaq than waiting endlessly on Mr governor. Your act of philanthrophism knew no boundary . You most often related with me one-on-one as a grassroot , down-to-earth personage that you were. .
May the good lord grant repose of your soul. It is well my brother, my friend , my father.
