By Bello Destiny Paul
In due time ,but theirs
Is the agony of waiting’’—Walter Russell’s
Although sweet is the memory of the just ,but the sudden death of the oyo state political giant ,and one of the progressive politicians in Nigeria, a very consistent, amiable, godly, highly religious, but not an extremist or a fanatic, very intelligent, prudent, coolheaded and humane, will remains excruciantly painful in our annals.
Not that he was not old enough,but because of his invaluable contributions to the state and national discourses, because of his fatherly intervention, political and administrative acumen, that we still demands from him. His death is very painful, because of his immeasurable usefulness, that would have been of utmost assistance to the present government and the good people of oyo state,as at the time,the state is drastically undergoing a superb reformation ,and massive developments under the able Governor Abiola Ajimobi
‘’Great men sow their seeds
In the minds of others, so
As to cause infinite actions
And opinions in succeeding ages’’—Sir Francis Bacon
But inspite ,that Lam Adeshina, departure is disheartening, and saddening, we still finds solace in the good works ,cherish legacy, and exemplary life he lived ,and his gangartua contributions to the happiness and developments of humanities will forever be cherished
Lam Adeshina,honestly is another good and typical example, which teaches us, that whatever we are ,whatever we have, we will die one day, his death, reminds us, of the need to elevate truth over falsehood, and justice over injustice and to leave a worthy legacies behind after our departure from this terrestrials world to celestial abode ,from this third planet to the great beyond ,and that good life has nothing to do with ,numbers of position we had attained ,numbers of children, wives or concubine we had. But on positive impact made on the lives of people,and their well being, selfless service rendered unto mankind, upliftment of the just over unjust .
These are the lessons, the passage of this man of timber and caliber ,a roaring lion, a lion heart ,a die hard Awoist, a consummate organizer and planner, a prudent manager of men and resource, a model of rectitude, exemplary figure and a role model, a worthy leader, an administrative guru, a disciplinarian to the core, reveals to us
Lamidi Adeshina names,without any fear of contradictions or any words of equivocation is another Tanto nomini nullum per elogium, which means, for so great a name no praise can adequate
To all those, who are in position of power and authority, to all those who are influential, wealthy, strong, and powerful, a day is coming, sooner or later, when cock will crow behind you. It is worthy to remember that something is before us,of which we cannot escape, although daily we are hearing of its tales, we are reading of its agonies, we are witnessing its ferociousness- the tales ,ferocity and agony of death.
But we must know, even if we don’t believe that, it will soon be our turn, to bid adieu to this world, it s either today or tomorrow, it may be in the night or in the morning, it is either sooner or later, we too ,will cross the Rubicon to the great beyond. It’s highly expedient, and expected of us to now look beyond where we are, what we are doing or what we want to do, that after our sojourned on earth, after our departure from this world of sin, emptiness and vanity, what do we want people to say, about us, and people we not talk about our earthly position, or wealth, but of positive or negative impact or legacy we left behind.
And also, heavens will not judge us, base on what we have achieved, in terms of wealth, religious or political position, but on what humanities and heavens have benefitted from us.
The death of Lam Adeshina is a call, a clarion calls, for everyone of us, to turn a new leaf, to change for better, to see this world as a temporary abode, a place to serve God, and not for us to turn against God, a place to make a choice, not only on what we want to become, but on where we want to go, after our departure from this world of sin, and cruel place, devil and man’s dwell.
This we must know, this we must remember and this we must believe.
It is of no doubt, that the death of Lam Adeshina has left a big vacuum in the politics of progressives, which cannot be filled easily. He has left a big shoe in Oyo State, which will be very difficult for any politician in Oyo State to put on.
He has left this world from glory to glory and from honour to honour, Adieu, the peoples leader, the political juggernaut, cherish husband and a good father. Till we meet and part no more. Rest in Peace.
Bello Destiny Paul
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