Daud Olatunji
Chief Adebanjo, Pa Adebanjo’s first son, Obafemi Adebanjo, the first son of the late Afenifere chieftain, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has shared one of his father’s famous last words before his death.
The elder statesman died at the age of 96 on Friday morning at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State.
In a statement, his family confirmed his passing, noting that he died peacefully.
While speaking to newsmen shortly after his father’s death, Obafemi disclosed that one of his father’s famous last words was that he did not compromise on the agreement he had with the first Premier of the Western region of Nigeria, Obafemi Awolowo.
He recounted that Pa Adebanjo often reiterated his steadfast adherence to the agreements and principles he shared with Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the first Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria.
“One of his famous last words, he said it several times—was that he would be glad when he met Awo, the first thing he would say to Awo was, ‘Baba, I didn’t concede an inch.
“He insisted that he didn’t concede an inch from what they had both agreed they were going to do.
“He always said, ‘Baba, I didn’t concede an inch on all the principles and everything else you (Awolowo) stood for,'” Obafemi shared, emphasizing his father’s commitment to their shared vision.
Describing his father’s final moments, Obafemi revealed that despite his illness, Pa Adebanjo maintained his characteristic resolve.
“He was a very dogged man in his way. Not everybody understood him. If he believed in something, even if he was in the minority of one against 99 others, he would be happy to stand alone,” Obafemi said.
Reflecting on Pa Adebanjo’s legacy, Obafemi expressed confidence that history would judge his father kindly.
“He didn’t believe in bending his way just to please the crowd. He stood his ground.
He was a man of principles, there is no doubt about that. History will judge him kindly at the end of the day,” he concluded.
Pa Ayo Adebanjo’s passing marks the end of an era in Nigerian politics, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering commitment to his beliefs and principles.
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