On July 29, 1966, Adekunle Fajuyi, a Lieutenant Colonel, and Military Governor of Western Nigeria, staked his life, when some revenge-seeking counter-coupists c
As at that time, it was a wrong move for the Ekitis to have localized a national tragedy of that magnitude. That’s why the narrative of a story is very important. For instance, Fajuyi was governor of Western Region, not by his own making but by the ruling capacity of the government of the day. So, his death was a national tragedy. That there was a coup was also a national tragedy. Most importantly, that the sufferings the Ado-Ekiti-born military officer had to go through in the hands of his murderers could become localized was a tragedy of monumental proportion. In sane climes, names of people like that are never allowed to be forgotten. If this is not corrected, Nigeria risks living with it - arguably more in denial - for a very long time to come; and that will be worse!
At any given moment, theres always a political leader. Till date, Tinubu remains a leader in Lagos politics. Oyebanji has also started well by identifying with past leaders in Ekiti State. It can only get better! And, who knows? The consummate politician may be a student of Lagos politics where Tinubu continues to be venerated…