Na yesterday wey dem gather for Ibadan, as dem celebrate 60 years since dem killi the former premier, Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, during military wahala wey happen for January 1966. The vibe no be mournful, but rather na celebration of wetin dis man don do for Nigeria, especially for the old Western Region.
Na Senator George Akume, wey be Secretary to Government, and Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, carry the event go front. Dem dey show serious respect for Akintola and how him vision don dey guide dem till today. Plenty big names show face for the occasion, including the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and Professor Akinjide Osuntokun, who don serve as Ambassador to Germany before.
As him dey talk, Ladoja yarn say this gathering no be to cry, but to celebrate a life wey been dedicated to serve people. Him talk say, ‘Today, we are not mourning Akintola. We are celebrating him. Wetin e no fit complete, him don leave behind people wey go do even better.’ E really mean am as dem people dey stand tall for Akintola legacy.
Many speakers for the occasion hail Akintola as true statesman, nationalist, and pillar wey hold the old Western Region tight. Dem talk say the impact wey him make dey still powerful for how South-West dey develop today.
Na show of respect wey no fit be underrated. Akintola legacy no be small thing, as e still dey shape political and socio-economic aspects of Nigeria, even after 60 years. Dis kin gathering dey remind us say we get leaders wey go always inspire future generations.
Na juju dey happen for the event as dem dey throway respect for the life wey Akintola live, and phat vibes dey flow everywhere, from the monarchs to the political leaders.
As dem remember Akintola, dem still dey reason how dem go carry forward the ideals wey he represent, and wetin e fit mean for Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole. Na true reflection of wetin we need to do as Nigerians, dey remember our heroes and follow their footsteps.
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