House of Representatives hopeful and a chieftain of All Progressives Congress APC, Hon Ibraheem Olayode Iyiola has described the late Senator Abiola Ajimobi as great in life and greater even in death.
While paying a remembrance tribute to the elder statesman, who passed away a year ago, Hon Iyiola stated that ‘’ For years to come, the life, times, exemplary leadership and the inclusive politics of the two-term governor of Oyo State will continue to be a reference point, a critical and profound subject for progressive learning, and these remain a unifying factor, and guiding light for upcoming and future generations’’.
While extolling the qualities of the former Senator, He referred to him as a great politician who exemplified poise, passion, and dedication by defining his participation in politics as ‘the art of selfless service to humanity’. His loyalty and devotion to the political parties he belonged to, had very few parallels. Always uppermost in the mind of the great man was the unity, peace, progress, and development of Oyo State and Nigeria,”
The APC chieftain further stated “His example demonstrated unequivocally that democracy, when it allows leaders of vision, competence and compassion for the common good to emerge, remain the best vehicle for promoting rapid development.
Hon Ibraheem said as governor of Oyo State between 2011 and 2019, Ajimobi’s output was prodigious, his conduct, exemplary and his impact in diverse sectors endures till today. His enduring legacies remain visible, with numerous lives impacted.
He will always be remembered as a protector of democracy, and an irreparable loss to our nation, Nigeria.
His passing has left a huge void in our public life and political ecosystem, and we still remember how his words, actions and activities have taught us that the only we can make a headway in life is through hard work, dedication, honesty, and humility.
He called on all politicians to continue Late Senator Abiola Ajimobi’s legacies by embracing one another and understand the people are the main focus of public service.
The great man has left us, but his life’s lessons, examples and lessons are with us in principles.
Akanji my father, with love in our hearts, we miss you; and we ask our creator to overlook your shortcomings and admit you unto his presence. Adieu.
