Otedola: An undying whisper from the past

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NRC,SDP,Sir Michael Agbolade Otedola

One of the finest persons I have ever met and worked with was Sir Michael Agbolade Otedola. The General Ibrahim Babangida administration had foisted a two-party system on Nigerians in 1989 following the president’s inclination to end his military junta and embrace the civil form of government seen around the world.

Nigerians had no other option apart from the established National Republican Convention and the Social Democratic Party . The General Ibrahim Babangida ’s transition idea led to a high definition jostling and tent pitching either with the NRC or the SDP among politicians and Nigerians.

Having listened to almost the contestants at all levels, I saw a number of delegates around with positive energy throwing the support for Sir Michael. At this point, I was already on board in support of Sir Michael. I knew it would be the beginning of a greater political relationship with the sage. The manner he presented his response was like there was no strong challenge against him. I could see in him a dawn reality. He was so sure that he was steps ahead those on the otherside of the divide. His courage was spilling over me and I quipped, “Baba, I agree with you and I am going with you all the way to win with you. I am ready for any task.”

A night after the congress for gubernatorial election, I called his telephone line. He was as full of life as he spoke. He said to me, “Nike, there is no time for delays. We have to meet this afternoon. I want to know what you can do before I start assigning responsibilities for the general election. Can you come to my Impact Press office at 2.30pm?”

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has, again, called for a review of the country’s revenue derivation formula in line with the practice of fiscal federalism.

NRC SDP Sir Michael Agbolade Otedola

 

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