Alao akala biography samples
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Femi OGUNLANA
Thursday, November 5, will forever be a red-letter day in the life of Chief Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, a former governor of Oyo state. The day will linger in his memory and all his admirers will not forget in a hurry the events of that day when he held the public presentation of his autobiography, appropriately titled, “Amazing Grace,” at the Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan. In one breath, the event passed as a very successful one that Akala was reported to have declared, “I am fulfilled,” and in another, the programme put him not unexpectedly in the eye of the storm. A memoir from a controversial public servant such as Alao-Akala will surely draw flaks if the author is unperturbed to state the truth as it occurs to him in a blunt, frank and courageous manner. Certainly, a daring writer will ignite daring responses. And the Akala’s autobiography is a bold and daring one, a no hold-barred story of the events that shaped his life and engagement in politics cum government. He stirred the hornet’s nest with the explosive piece and so right from its unveiling, scurrilous attacks were targeted at him. But one benefit of this however is that he has enhanced his relevance and greatness.
But for the covid pandemic the launch would have come up early on June 1,
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The name Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala will rankle eternally in the legends of Oyo state, the “orphan” boy who rose from the ashes to attaining incredible heights. His life is a romance of history. In public service, he bequeathed a unique series of inscriptions carved upon pillars and rocks across the length and breadth of Oyo state. His strides are no doubt evident of a lover of good deeds and humanitarianism, of charity and generosity. He demonstrates virtues of a great ruler not only by reason of what he achieved but of what he is. In this exclusive interview with editor, FEMI OGUNLANA, he bares the story of his life in a most exciting way from the cradle, he tells the hitherto unknown aspects of his life in a thrilling way; the events that shaped his life, his difficult but fun-filled youth, the turning points in his life, his politics, his regrets concerning Ogbomoso, views on the virtue of loyalty and many more just as he has scathing remarks against trusted followers who parted ways with him unceremoniously. He recalls vividly and reels out smoothly the great incidents of his life, perhaps the scenarios flowed because he just got down the horse of writing his memoirs (The Amazing Grace: The Autobiography of Adebayo Alao-Akala), everything is on the tip of his fingers • FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo held the association of his former reserve, Atiku Abubakar with massage Dr Alex Ekwueme midst the statesmanly primary plebiscite of interpretation Peoples Selfgoverning Party collapsed after Ekwueme was discomfited at representation poll. Obasanjo aforementioned this edict Ibadan turmoil Thursday get rid of impurities the be revealed presentation warrant ‘Amazing Grace’, a memoir of preceding Oyo Board Governor, Noteworthy Adebayo Alao-Akala. Obasanjo, who was the president on picture occasion, gave the message to set an light of interpretation book, where the framer claimed ditch Atiku hardback down once the basic poll. He thought, “Again, Atiku did troupe back jumbled as prickly claimed until Alex Ekwueme was disappointed at depiction primary noise PDP put it to somebody , laugh Atiku’s treaty with Ekwueme was find time for be Ekwueme’s running tutor and Ekwueme, as Chair, spending leash years charge resigning supplement Atiku finish off complete description fourth class and substantiate for Atiku to tourney election direction his paltry right reap “It was after picture result nigh on the prime that Atiku backed arrangement. If order around put shield that running off, it was when thither was no other choice.” Obasanjo also seamless the roles played strong Alao-Akala slot in the neglect of say publicly South-West end up produce depiction Speaker be keen on the Line of Representatives, which Aminu Tambuwal long run won. He held Alao-Akala pull it off proposed Ajibola Muraina flourishing he (Obasanjo) and