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Emilokanology: Olabanji-Oba, ADAM Movement Holds Political Summit, Inter-Religious Prayer Conference for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu
By Oki Samson
Do you remember Awoism? Well, if you did not witness the politics of Nigeria’s independence days and you are not a student of Nigerian history, you might not know the political ideology named Awoism.
Awoism as a concept was coined by avid followers of the late Chief Obafemi Jeremiah Awolowo, the famed political leader of Western region. The term was coined as a representation of Baba Awo’s wide-range, progressive political and socio-economic policies which transformed first-republic Western region into a globally-celebrated region in Nigeria. The followers, called Awoists, extolled and practised this principle till their last breath.
Today, the same is being said about Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. And it is gathering momentum as fast as it can. Terms like Emilokanology among others like Jagabanism, BATified are taking deep roots in the hearts of today’s young generation, especially as Nigeria matches towards the 2023 presidential elections.
It is all about teaching and sensitizing the youths on the need for political participation. It is also to instill in the youths the value of patriotic contributions to the development of Nigeria.
Emilokanology, as propounded by the Asiwaju Distinguished Ambassadors Movement (ADAM) led by Aarebinrin Hon. Dr. Folashade Olabanji-Oba, is a political ideology aimed at inspiring greatness in the Nigeria citizenry across the length and breadth of the country, Trek Africa Newspaper can reports.
The Asiwaju proponents widely assert that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserves to be studied by academic intellectuals and political juggernauts in our ranking tertiary institutions.
Also, it aims to drum support for the presidential flagbearers of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Sen. Kashim Shettima.
Further, they are pushing the 2nd tenure agenda of Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat in the Lagos State. Also on the table are the senatorial candidacy of Sen. Adetokunbo Abiru for Lagos East Senatorial District; the return of Hon. Babajimi Benson to the Federal House of Representatives representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye and Hon. Moshood Aro in LSHA Ikorodu constituency 1 and 2 respectively as well as mobilizing for other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 36 states and FCT. This is what Asiwaju desires. The more progressive-minded people are close to power, the better for Nigeria. That is the concept of Emilokanology!
In the immediate, Aarebinrin Hon. Dr. Folashade Olabanji-Oba(Founder/ DG) at Asiwaju Distinguished Ambassadors Movement (ADAM) are holding a summit which will converge over 2500 persons on Wednesday, 14th December, 2022 at the Ten Degrees Event Center, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos by 11.00am. It will not just be a political summit alone, it will double as an inter-religious, interdenominational prayers and praise conference.
There will also be voter education exercise during this one-day summit to be anchored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
There will be health talks and Free eye tests with free glasses ( Gigi Bola)
The National Chairman, Association of Local Government Vice Chairmen of Nigeria (ALGOVC) and Executive Vice-Chairman of Ikorodu LGA, Aarebinrin Hon. Dr Olabanji-Oba believes that Nigerians must fire from all cylinders – by voting, by watching, by praying – to ensure that Tinubu/Shettima emerge and retain the Aso rock seat for the enjoyment of all and sundry. She affirms the need for compatriots to also withstand any plan to cause mayhem before, during, and after elections.
Speaking on the Emilokanology political ideology in her brief chat with Oki Samson of Trek Africa Newspaper, Olabanji-Oba remarked: ‘Asiwaju is a leader of leaders, life transformer, and his capacity, capability, antecedent and all summed up in that one word ‘Emilokan’.
Asiwaju is a leader who is not intimidated by raising another person. You can see so many persons that have grown through him. For some of us who are his mentees, we know that there is so much to be done. So everyday is to get more converts not just because of now but even beyond 2023 that our mindsets and prerogatives have to be Nigeria first not any self-interest because that is what Asiwaju is all about.
On so many occasions, he has stepped down his own ambition to project a larger image, to see a bigger picture. So if we all can have that attitude and believe in this great entity called Nigeria. I am too sure that Nigeria will be among the greatest on the face of the earth. We got all that it takes.’
On the plan for the summit, Folashade Olabanji-Oba who is also the National Director of APC Professional Council ( Contacts and Mobilisation), Project 774 For Tinubu/ Shetima (National Director of Women) , National Organising Secretary for COSGABAT and National PRO for Women for SWAGA shared: ‘We will have our leaders, women, and youths that have been touched by the ideology – ideas rule the world. If you can’t conceive it, you can’t achieve it – to talk about issues and wake up the gentle giant within us and say the time is now that we all must collaborate.
The INEC would also be around to talk about what to do before, during, and after the elections, and how to make sure we have a peaceful transition. We must all understand that the peace of the land is very important. We will also be talking security.’
‘The unseen controls the seen. This time, we have to rise up and pray for the peace of the land so that we can all benefit from it. We are raising 774 prayer warriors for the 774 local governments to continuously pray for this peaceful transition is a necessity. To also pray for the wherewithal to be able to sail us through, His grace is more than sufficient. Nothing must divide us’, Olabanji-Oba concluded on the need for inter-religious prayers.
The acid test is less than 80 days away. The 2023 election is in focus. Aarebinrin Hon. Dr. Folashade Olabanji-Oba is bustling with optimism. The A.D.A.M political movement is rearing to go. The partners, Project 774 and Grassroot Care Initiative are also moving swiftly. Success on the Emilokanology Agenda is imminent!
As technology company, Globacom, opened another customer service outlet in Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos, on Friday, the Chairman, Alimosho Local Government, Honourable Jelili Suleiman Adewale, has assured the company of quality patronage by the community.
Hon. Adewale, who was the special guest at the commissioning of the Gloworld shop, commended Globacom for bringing its services closer to the people of Alimosho. “Globacom is our company; we are going to patronise you; we will ensure that this shop flourishes. You will never regret that you brought your branch to Iyana Ipaja”, he declared.
Also at the event were Hon. Obadina Ahmed, Speaker, Alimosho LGA House, council officials, Jamin Shotayo Tadeyo, Chief Akeweje of Alimosho General, who stood in for the Baale of Iyana Ipaja, High Chief Rasak Mosaku.
Globacom’s business partner who covers the area, Mr Chukwuma Leonard, Managing Director, Talkpoint Telecommunications, also lauded Glo for siting its outlet in Iyana Ipaja.
Abdulrazaq Ande who represented Globacom at the event said that the new premium experiential center is another in a new generation of iconic contact centers which are aesthetically appealing and equipped for comfort and speedy services.
It added that the commissioning was in line with its desire to bring its services closer to the people, and give them more exciting experience on the network, adding, “Our approach to customer service is that we are consistently seeking innovative channels to make available our array of products and services to them”.
According to the company, the retail shop is equipped with well-trained, polite and customer-friendly customer care staff who will provide first-class services and attend to customers’ complaints and enquiries as well as their service and product needs.
“They will also help you to access services including Glo Berekete 10X, which offers ten times the value of every recharge, double data value, amazing benefits on voice calls, free Instagram and TikTok access and audio and video streaming platforms perks as well as Glo Café, a one-stop app for all digital services and other Glo products and offerings, and also offers a more user-friendly experience, with ample benefits for customers who download it.”.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed gratitude to General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), Nigeria’s former Head of State, for pleading with the late General Sani Abacha to spare his life during the military regime’s crackdown on alleged coup plotters.
Obasanjo, who was imprisoned under Abacha’s rule, revealed his appreciation while reacting to Gowon’s statement made at the Plateau Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival in Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State on Friday.
During the event, Gowon recounted his intervention, explaining that he had written a personal letter to Abacha urging clemency for Obasanjo.
“I told him (Abacha) that God made him a leader to do good, not evil,” Gowon said.
He added that the letter, delivered to Abacha by his wife, seemed to change the course of events. Gowon expressed joy that Obasanjo not only survived the ordeal but went on to lead the country as President in 1999.
Responding the next day, Obasanjo admitted he was unaware of Gowon’s specific intervention until it was disclosed at the festival.
“I went round the world thanking those that have been appealing and praying for my release from prison. But I did not know that you wrote a personal letter for my release until you said it yesterday; I thank you for that,” Obasanjo stated.
He also lauded Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang for his peace-building initiatives and urged him to continue working toward the state’s development.
The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including former governors Jonah Jang, Joshua Dariye, Boni Haruna (Adamawa), and Governor Mutfwang.
It was a significant moment of reflection on Nigeria’s history, given the political past between Gowon and Obasanjo, who had played a role in overthrowing Gowon’s government in the 1975 coup led by the late Murtala Mohammed.
By Henry Ukazu
Dear Destiny Friends,
Human beings are bound to face challenges whether they like it or not. The challenges of life are inevitable no matter how one tries to avoid them. According to Bill Cosby, “the only way to avoid criticisms is to say nothing, do nothing and be nothing”. This is impossible because they will surely talk about you whether you talk or not. This is simply how the challenges of life work. You can’t shy away from problems. In fact, the only time we stop facing challenges is when we are dead.
Just to let you know how one can’t shy away from problems in life; imagine one driving a car, and he is extremely careful, no matter how careful he might be, he can’t control the steering of another car behind or in front of him. The best he can do is to manage his car to minimize potential danger.
In the same way, problems and challenges will surely locate anyone no matter how careful they are on issues of life.
Challenges come in different forms; some of them are financial challenges, academic challenges, emotional challenges, health challenges, marital challenges, professional challenges, spiritual challenges and personal challenges. The challenges of life are unlimited, and managing these challenges is what makes us rational and informed beings. The way these challenges are managed can either mar or make the individual.
Overcoming these challenges are not as easy as one may think. This is where trusted friends, advisors, and mentors, who can assist in navigating through these challenges come to play. These people must be people who have our interest at heart, but more importantly, they should be people who are knowledgeable and experienced in such cases or subject matter. This is because a wise man learns from his mistakes, but a wiser man learns from other people’s mistakes.
In relating with trusted people, it’s advisable for one to be vulnerable. This can be challenging, but then it’s the risk one must take to get assistance. Vulnerability helps one to connect with people especially when one is relating with a matured mind with emotional intelligence.
Regardless of how one’s challenges are, challenges are not bad per se, there are certain good things that come with challenges. As a matter of fact, challenges help to sharpen one very well, it gives one a new perspective to life, help learn new lessons, creates opportunity, strengthens and makes one stronger.
As human beings, we experience adversaries of some kind which can lead to downfall. These falls can be devastating, and can make one feel traumatized. However, we should view these falls with gratitude rather than dismay. This is because of the inherent lessons contained in them. Isn’t it true that our disappointment sometimes can lead to our appointments, just like our trials can lead to our triumphs and our pains can metamorphose to our gains? If only we can maximize the inherent messages and lessons they contain.
To show you how you can benefit from your challenges and pains, sometimes, things will go bad for things to happen just like gold and oil will have to be refined and processed to be resourceful. In the same vein, milk goes bad to become cheese, wheat and corn go bad to become whiskey, gracie juice ferments to become wine, garbage goes rotten and becomes compost.
So, in the grand scheme of things, sometimes in life, things did not go wrong so you could get anxious, depressed, or suicidal. They went bad because it is part of the process of progress. Sometimes, the best comes after the worst. You will get better if you don’t get bitter. In some cases, things can go bad due to the mistakes and choices one made, and as you may know, actions have corresponding consequences.
In conclusion, I don’t know what may have gone wrong in your life; I don’t know the mistakes you may have made, neither do I know the challenges you may have experienced, but the good news I have for you is to stay strong, appreciate the challenges and the associated lessons it brought your way, while believing in God to help you to overcome. This is because sometimes in life, the creator of heaven and earth brings these challenges to us for reasons best known to Him. So when you can’t change it, kindly appreciate it with love because at the end of the day you will smile cheerfully.
Henry Ukazu writes from New York. He works with the New York City Department of Correction as the Legal Coordinator. He’s the founder of Gloemi. He’s a Transformative Human Capacity and Mindset coach. He is also a public speaker, youth advocate, creative writer and author of Design Your Destiny Design Your and Unleash Your Destiny . He can be reached via info@gloemi.com
