Elegy by Balogun Gaphar Babatunde Ojetola.
In hallowed halls of power, where few may tread,
A shining star once rose, and nations’ hopes were fed.
With vision, wisdom, and a heart of gold,
He led the people, young and old.
His time in office, brief yet bright,
A beacon shone, banishing the night.
He walked among us, with each step a guide,
Leaving footprints, where justice would reside.
But death, untimely, claimed its own,
And snuffed the flame, before the dawn was known.
The people mourn, with hearts forlorn,
For what could have been, and what was born.
Yet still we hold, the memories dear,
Of promises kept, and hope held clear.
His legacy lives, a torch that’s passed,
Guiding us still, through the darkness vast.
May his great heart, and noble soul,
Find peace in eternity’s goal.
And though he’s gone, his dream remains,
A better world, where love and justice reign.
The struggle to fill his void thickens,
Scores of men and women jostles for his seat
All struggling for survival.
His dedicated and very loyal team remain resolute in keeping the flag flying.
Delivering on the promises of their Principal
Toiling day and night as if Akinremi was still around. Rolling out series of empowerments, day by day. Week by week. To ensure his Legacy survived time. Akinremi Lives on.
10th July he breathed his last, commited to mother earth the next day.
Wife wailed…..children cried…brethren in disarray….mother and grandmother blanked out…the life of their promising star sniffed out.
Friends and foes in confusion, even his avowed enemies were lost at the news of his death…..The Man died!
Akinremi served his people, his constituents and beyond in life and in death.
After his return to his maker, Team Akinremi continues to deliver on the promises of their Principal, Hon. Musiliu Olaide Adewale Akinremi Jagaban till date and God knows that the flag will continue to fly high and higher..by God’s grace.
So far, since his demise:
- Empowerment of constituents with items such as sewing machines, grinding machines, refrigerators, deep freezers, vulcanizing machines etc to mark 41st Day Fidau of Prince Akinremi Jagaban. (August 2024)
- Food and Cash Palliatives to 200 widows and needy to mark his 41st Day Fidau. (August 2024)
- Training & Empowerment for Traditional Heads, Community and Religious Leaders on Peace and Conflict Resolution in Ibadan North. (Sept. 2024)
- Back to School Package Distribution of 60000 exercise books and 1000 school bags to all 73 Primary Schools in Ibadan North. (Sept. 2024)
- Transformers to Olumbe Bassir and Alamuyo Communities in Wards 5 & 12 respectively.
- Boreholes to Agbaje and Shobande Communities in Wards 8 & 7 respectively.
- Fire Service Station at Isopako Bodija.
And many others in the offing…. InshaaAllah.
Team Akinremi, E ku ise O.
Akinremi Caucus, E ku aseyinde.
Ibadan North, E ku araferaku
Which among these contenders will carry on the good job with Akinremi’s finesse?
Musiliu Olaide Adewale Akinremi
O darinako
O d’oju ala
O d’eni Jo eni
O d’eniyan j’eniyan
K’A to r’Erin O di’gbo
K’A to r’Efon O d’odan
K’A to r’eni bi Akinremi
O d’orun alakeji.
Sun ‘re o, Musiliu Olaide Adewale Akinremi Jagaban.
Awa Ololufe Re n se ilede leyin Re.