Chief ayo adebanjo biography of barack obama

By Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.M, Ph.D, LL.D, D.LITT, D.Sc.

This title of Michael Mann movie (released in 1992) and an earlier novel of the same name (released in 1826) is most apposite for our celebrant.

Chief ayo adebanjo biography of barack obama president

As the title suggests, Chief Ayo Adebanjo is a member of the fast dwindling tribe of heroes. One of the very few last men standing. Yes, of a fast-depleting breed of nationalists and ideologues, committed and principled politicians who refuse to compromise or bend in tune with the latest fad – or the dictates of personal, parochial, ethnic or self-interest.

His likes are, indeed, very hard to find in today’s Nigeria – a country of never ending oddities.

Little wonder the encomiums which have been poured (and continue to be showered) on him on the occasion of his 96th birthday a few days ago – on the 10th of April, to be precise. That makes him a nonagenarian. Accordingly, this is as good an occasion as any to take stock and reflect on a life