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In Defense of Chief Obasanjo By Rev Dr John Adebayo Abolarin

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In Defense of Chief Obasanjo By Rev Dr John Adebayo Abolarin

 

 

 

In my opinion, l cannot see why Chief Obasanjo would publicly berate twenty or more prominent Yoruba Obas just because one Oba or a few Obas offended him in the past.

 

 

 

 

 

The first video clip about the memorable encounter Chief Obasanjo had with the Oyo State traditional rulers, which first went viral yesterday lasted only for about 30 seconds.

 

 

 

 

 

The video clip only gave us the picture of the point when Chief Obasanjo ordered the Obas to stand up, but not more than that.

 

In Defense of Chief Obasanjo By Rev Dr John Adebayo Abolarin

 

 

 

Much later, however, a longer version of the same video clip came out. The later video added context to what happened during the occasion.

 

 

 

 

Except if anyone wants to read meanings to the video other than what ordinarily meets the eye, the incident happened spontaneously, at the spur of the moment.

 

 

 

 

 

It was not a preplanned matter at all. How would Chief Obasanjo have known that Governor Makinde would come into an event and the Obas in attendance would remain seated in breach of protocol?

 

 

 

 

 

The event planners duly arranged the seating order and timing of entrance of distinguished guests.

 

 

 

 

The normal arrangement is that the most senior attendee should be the one to come in last.

 

 

 

 

 

On that occasion, Governor Makinde was the Chief guest. He came into the event venue after their Royal Majesties were already seated.

 

 

 

 

 

The Governor may be a “Small boy” in relative terms and when compared with the other older temporal leaders on that occasion, it is a good practice and a matter of protocol for the Obas to rise to welcome the Governor.

 

 

 

 

If it was the other way round so that the Governor was seated before the arrival of a traditional ruler, naturally, the Governor would not have hesitated to honor a traditional ruler by standing up to welcome him.

 

 

 

 

 

It is not a matter of flexing muscle to show who has more power or authority, it is a matter of reciprocated honor.

 

 

 

 

 

It does not matter who the Governor is, whether an old man or a young boy, he is the boss and should be respected.

 

 

 

 

 

We may not like it, in which case we can change the constitution to reflect our wishes, but until then, the Governor has the power to hire and fire, including the removal of a King regardless of his status.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sanusi the Emir of Kano was removed, heaven did not fall. This is not an argument about whether or not it was right to remove the formal Emir, but just to demonstrate that a Governor has a formal authority to do so.

 

 

 

 

 

Although the approach adopted by Chief Obasanjo may be seen as offensive, he was the most able personality to correct the wrong on that occasion.

 

 

 

 

While most people believed that the Obas were humiliated, the truth is that the person who was humiliated on that occasion was the Governor.

 

 

 

 

When we saw the earlier version of the video clip yesterday, what most of us thought was that Chief Obasanjo chastised the Obas because they failed to honor him as a former Nigeria President for their failure to rise to their feet when he came in, but that was not the case.

 

 

 

 

Chief Obasanjo was not fighting for himself but defended the young political ruler, Governor Makinde of Oyo State.

 

 

 

 

If not Chief Obasanjo, there was probably no other person bold, courageous, and competent enough to correct the wrong inflicted on Governor Makinde on that occasion.

 

 

 

 

 

Therefore, given all the circumstances of the case, l hope the public will find a place in their hearts to forgive Chief Obasanjo for the approach he adopted in correcting the error in the house. On the other hand, we should see beyond that error and commend Chief Obasanjo for his boldness in righting a wrong.

Rev Dr John Adebayo Abolarin

16/09/2023

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Serie A: Oliseh advises Osimhen to quit Napoli over TikTok video

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Serie A: Oliseh advises Osimhen to quit Napoli over TikTok video

 

 

Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has advised Victor Osimhen to leave Serie A champions Napoli.

 

 

 

Napoli mocked Osimhen in a TikTok video posted earlier this week after he missed a penalty in the 0-0 draw at Bologna.

 

 

 Serie A: Oliseh advises Osimhen to quit Napoli over TikTok video

The forward reacted by deleting all of Napoli’s pictures and videos from his social media handles, with his agent threatening to take legal action against the club.

 

 

 

The 24-year-old snubbed a number of his teammates on his arrival at the team hotel ahead of Napoli’s Serie A clash with Udinese on Wednesday.

 

 

 

 

Commenting on the issue, Oliseh wrote on his X handle:” Forever proud to be Nigerian; One must show personality, work hard & refuse to be intimidated. let Racists and ingrates talk! That’s why they are eternal losers who secretly wish they were created like you! Osimhen needs to leave Napoli as soon as yesterday!!.“

 

 

 

 

 

The forward has scored four goals in six league appearances for Rudi Garcia’s side this season.

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Top Gospel Singer, Mama Soni Set To Release Super Single, Sowaji

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Top Gospel Singer, Mama Soni Set To Release Super Single, Sowaji

 

 

kemi Adeniyi-Babalola (KAB), popularly known as “Mama Sioni” or Segan mi D’ogo was born into the family of Elder and Deaconess Augustine and Lucia Adeniyi at Lawanson, Surulere – Lagos on May 1st, 1967.

 

 

 

 

As a Lagos-born Nigerian Soul, Highlife Gospel Singer, and Song Writer, she attended Municipal Primary School, Obele-Odan, Surulere, Doherty Memorial Grammar School, Ijero Ekiti, Lagos State Polytechnic, and University of Lagos respectively.

 

 

 

 

Her first debut DANSAKI RE, IN 1990 was a Hit, which got her signed into a EMI Record aka Ivory Music and Remdel Music for Ten Years, where she released DANSAKI RE, I HAVE JOY(another super hit), ROSE OF SHARON AND SHOUT IT LOUD. Shortly after completing her 10-year contract, she released another Great Hit titled Segan mi D’ogo which earned her that stage name. Another album followed in 2006 Sioni Npe Mi which was yet another super hit that changed her stage name once again to Mama Sioni.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Her other Albums include Ilekun Ayo, Eri Nla, Iwe Orin I & ll, Dara Funmi, My Halleluyah, and Sowaji ( heartbeat and Prayer for our dear Motherland).

 

 

 

KAB worked at different corporate offices before resigning to Music., but aside from music, she is an Evangelist of the Word and Marriage Counsellor.

 

 

 

She is happily married to Engr and Pastor Adeolu Babalola. She has three lovely children: Oluwanifemi, Oluwadabira, and ObabiOlorunkosi! (In case you find the names tongue-twisting, simply call them Precious, Promise & Praise😇)

 

Top Gospel Singer, Mama Soni Set To Release Super Single, Sowaji

 

 

KAB is a spirit-filled Gospel Maestro dedicated to song evangelism and pure Gospel music.

 

Top Gospel Singer, Mama Soni Set To Release Super Single, Sowaji

 

Kemi Adeniyi Babalola is set to release a single on the 1st of October 2023, Titled SOWAJI on Audiomac, Spotify, Boomplay and Youtube

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Sam Larry Reveals Why He Attacked Mohbad

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Sam Larry Reveals Why He Attacked Mohbad

 

 

 

One of the most wanted men in connection with the death of the late Nigerian artist Mohbad, Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry is now in police custody. According to the Nigerian Police, they said: “He is currently assisting with the ongoing investigation.”

 

Sam Larry Reveals Why He Attacked Mohbad

 

 

 

He released the press statement earlier today.

 

 

 

2 years ago, I gave Ileri N2m to perform at my mother’s annual remembrance concert at Ikorodu, he boy never turned up, so I called him to ask why?, He then said he was not feeling well and when I asked for a refund, he said he lost his phone and money recently when the NDLEA raided his place in the process and since he was leaving Marlian Records, he is now broke, with no commitment to repay, then left, all for me to later hear that this same boy was having a musical video shoot the next door, practically next street to my house, so I went there to ask for my money again, we had an argument that lasted 5mins, even one of his friends insisted he was going pay the money, up till today one kobo they have not paid me, this was early last year. I have since then moved.

 

 

 

 

 


I traveled to Kenya to find a new African act that can be performed at my mother’s concert this year. I have been away since August 20!, till now I don’t know anything other than what was written in the blogs and press. I don’t even know where he lives, I only know his former label boss and their house. I don’t know any nurse or doctor or hospital, I don’t know anything about his movement, I don’t have that time, I have lost a lot more money than that before, you win some you lose some.

 

 


That is my story case close. I came here willingly and happily. I know nothing about how the musician died ‘”

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