{"id":64632,"date":"2019-02-09T21:07:50","date_gmt":"2019-02-09T20:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=64632"},"modified":"2019-02-09T21:27:13","modified_gmt":"2019-02-09T20:27:13","slug":"tribute-to-kayode-fayemi-at-54","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/articles-opinions\/tribute-to-kayode-fayemi-at-54\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribute to Kayode Fayemi at 54"},"content":{"rendered":"
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His Excellency Dr. John Olukayode Mofolorunsho Fayemi turns 54 today.
\nWithout a doubt he is an *Akanda* \u2013 a person who according to Yoruba
\nmythology is unique and a possessor of a special purpose in life. A person
\nwhose destiny is linked to that of countless others, and who is imbued with
\nspecial graces and qualities that helps him\/her in attaining greatness. One
\nof the distinct qualities of *Akandas* is that from a very young age, they
\ndisplay rare traits of self-awareness and intelligence, and are sometimes
\ninvolved in supernatural occurrences that cause the elders to take notice
\nand pay special attention to nurturing them.This concept has parallels in other parts of the world. In ancient Israel,
\nabout the time of Jesus\u2019 birth, events in the heavens conspired to tell the
\nfamed wise men from the east that a King had been born, causing them to
\ndiligently follow the stars till they arrived at the birthplace of Jesus to
\npay homage. Furthermore, it is recorded that Jesus as a child displayed
\nsuch wisdom beyond His years and a huge sense of responsibility for the
\nthings of God, that it got Him in the cross-hairs of the religious
\nauthorities of the time.<\/p>\n

In the same tradition, Kayode Fayemi from a very young age showed
\nexceptional intelligence and appreciation of the world around him. Born the
\nlast child of seven children into the Francis Falade Fayemi family of
\nIsan-Ekiti during the *penkelemesi* years, he was reportedly introverted as
\na child, spending hours on end reading newspapers and other informational
\nmaterials which were never in short supply in his house, as his father was
\nat the time an information officer with the old Western Region\u2019s government.<\/p>\n

He was outstanding amongst his peers as a student in Christ School
\nAdo-Ekiti. He not only excelled academically, but was tops in
\nextracurricular activities such as debates and quiz competitions. By the
\ntime he got to the University of Lagos, he was well grounded in his sense
\nof purpose and mission in life, spending most of his days as an
\nundergraduate participating in student unionism \u2013 leading protests and
\nadvocacies, and supporting liberation movements all over Africa. Long
\nbefore he became a regular fixture on Nigeria\u2019s official delegation to
\nannual editions of the United Nations General Assembly, Kayode Fayemi had
\nhorned his talents in international diplomacy in ANUNSA – a student and
\nyouth association devoted to promoting the goals of the United nations
\nthrough its activities.<\/p>\n

Speaking on his time as an undergraduate in UNILAG, Kayode Fayemi was to
\nsay *\u201cI can share categorically, that there is almost nothing I have found
\nmyself doing in my life and professional career that I did not first
\nexperiment during my time in UNILAG. As a leader, activist, writer and
\nacademic, I cut my teeth right here in UNILAG. I was exposed to leadership
\nby serving as the Secretary of the great Eni Njoku Hall, which also made me
\na member of the Students Representative Council. I also served as the
\nSecretary of the Youths United in Solidarity for Southern Africa (YUSSA),
\nas well as the Secretary-General of UNILAG\u2019s chapter of the All-Nigeria
\nUnited Nations Students\u2019 Association (ANUNSA). *<\/p>\n

Following his Ba. in History from the University of Lagos, he went on to
\nearn an MSc. in International Relations from the Obafemi Awolowo
\nUniversity, Ile-Ife, before proceeding to the United Kingdom to pursue a
\ndoctorate in War Studies from Kings College London. His time in London was
\ndefining as he got introduced to a greater theatre for participating in the
\ncauses close to his heart, becoming a leading figure in the struggle
\nagainst military rule. He is credited for establishing several platforms
\nfor the opposition in exile to marshal their positions, including the
\nfamous Radio Kudirat. It was during this time as a young post-graduate
\nstudent in his twenties, in the course of the pro-democracy struggle of the
\n1990s side-by-side much older legends such as Wole Soyinka, the late
\nAnthony Enahoro, e.t.c., that he would build an incredible network of
\nfriendships and alliances, earning the trust and respect of highly placed
\nindividuals, governments, think tanks, and multilateral agencies all over
\nthe world.<\/p>\n

It was therefore no surprise that when he was to transition from civil
\nsociety to politics, he was bold enough to aspire to the highest office in
\nEkiti state. Defying conventional wisdom to start out aspiring to lower
\noffices, he contested the gubernatorial primaries in the now defunct Action
\nCongress, emerging the unlikely flagbearer amongst 27 other aspirants who
\nall decamped from the party in protest. As an *Akanda*, this was to become
\na constant feature of his political trajectory \u2013 nothing he has attained
\npolitically so far has ever been handed to him without stiff opposition. It
\nwould take another three and a half years for his mandate to be validated
\nthrough the courts, thus assuming office as Governor of Ekiti State on
\nOctober 16, 2010.<\/p>\n

As Governor, Kayode Fayemi finally had the executive powers to put to
\npractice all he had advocated, implementing a well thought out
\nsocial-welfarist blueprint known as the Eight-Point agenda, which
\nconcentrated on Governance; Infrastructural Development; Modernizing
\nAgriculture; Education and Human Capital Development; Health Care Services;
\nIndustrial Development; Tourism; and Gender Equality and Empowerment. His
\nadministration was widely adjudged to have performed creditably which was
\nwhy the outcome of his first re-election bid came as a surprise to many.<\/p>\n

The 2014 elections in Ekiti state was historic. It was to define who we
\nwere as a people, or better still redefine who we had become when faced
\nwith a choice between Kayode Fayemi an *Omoluabi *who had done well beyond
\nthe limits of the resources available in the state on one hand, and the
\ngarrulous self-styled apostle of stomach infrastructure on the other. Not a
\nlot has to be said about the characters and public records of both
\nindividuals to make this point, but it is fair to say the Ekiti people took
\na wrong turn in 2014, and paid dearly for it with the untold hardship that
\nbefell the state between 2014 and 2018. Off course, sordid details have
\nbeen revealed of how the 2014 election was rigged, but I dare say it was
\nnot without the complicity of the people ourselves who needed to learn a
\nlesson.<\/p>\n

That;m is how the fate of individuals \u2013 *Akandas* \u2013 are linked to that of
\npeoples and nations. It was all part of Kayode Fayemi\u2019s destiny to go down
\nthat path, and experience the seeming momentary rejection of his people.
\nBut that was not the end of the story. He was to glean valuable lessons and
\nrestrategise to regain the mandate. In the interregnum, he was appointed
\nMinister of Mines and Steel Development by President Muhammadu Buhari,
\nwhich was another case of story before glory. He faced a very bitter
\nopposition to his confirmation as minister, in the media and behind the
\nscenes, because many were hell bent on relegating the civil-military
\nrelations and democratisation expert to the dustbins of history. But he was
\nvictorious, going on to achieve several feats in restructuring the sector
\nin less than three years.<\/p>\n

But Kayode Fayemi was not done with Ekiti state. Again, destiny beckoned,
\nand he answered the call to run for re-election as Governor. This was not
\nto be a stroll in the park, and those familiar with the man\u2019s public
\nservice trajectory could see a familiar pattern of very heavy opposition
\nbefore the glory that lay ahead. This time, Kayode Fayemi had to contend
\nwith 35 other aspirants within the APC to earn the party\u2019s ticket, before
\ngoing on to win the general election.<\/p>\n

The road to triumph in the re-election bid is a lesson in several human
\nvirtues such as perseverance, forgiveness, fortitude, and courage. More so,
\nit is the ultimate fulfilment of this *Akanda\u2019s* purpose, which goes beyond
\nhim as an individual but affects all Ekiti sons and daughters. Today, his
\nelection slogan* \u201cReclaiming the land; Restoring our Values\u201d*, has become
\nthe central philosophy of his administration \u2013 the rallying cry for Ekiti
\nto return to the pristine values we were known for, which had been
\ndespoiled by vagabonds who exploited the naivety of the people in the
\nprevious election. Kayode Fayemi\u2019s re-election as Governor can therefore be
\nseen as the people\u2019s act of repentance from the mistake of 2014, and an
\naffirmation that never again shall our electoral choices be determined by
\ndeceptive retail politics.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, as it is written in the holy scriptures, w*hen a man’s ways
\nplease the Lord*, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. Many
\ndetractors that fought him bitterly have come to realise and affirm like
\nNichodemus in the bible speaking of Jesus, that no man can do these things
\nexcept God be with him. Following his re-election, many former enemies have
\nbeen reconciled to him, and he has been magnanimous in accommodating all
\nand sundry in the task of rebuilding the land of honour Ekiti state.
\nResponsible governance has now returned to Ekiti and the welfare of the
\npeople is once again the duty of the man Kayode Fayemi who has done it
\nbefore, and has vowed to do it even better this time.<\/p>\n

Several prophesies have been fulfilled in the life of this passionate
\npatriot who sees public service as an extension of activism. A man of faith
\nwho takes his calling to politics and governance as seriously as he took
\nhis time of service as an altar boy growing up in Church. A man of courage,
\nyet meek in spirit and deeply respectful to all. Sadly, this is often taken
\nadvantage of by some acting on his authority, who misrepresent him while
\nadvancing their personal agendas. This, his spiritual mentor and advisor,
\nCatholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, the Most Rev. Felix Ajakaye warned him
\nsternly to be watchful about when he assumed office.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, as Kayode Fayemi turns 54 today, as one of the leading
\ntransgenerational icons of values based leadership in Africa today, I am
\nsure he would take time to reflect on what lies ahead, especially the
\nurgent task he has often spoken about of actively empowering a new cadre of
\nyoung leaders \u2013 a new breed that would break boundaries and bravely go
\nbeyond dallying along the borders of morality and political expediency that
\nethical leaders today are constrained to do in order to bring about change
\nfrom within a depraved socio-political establishment.<\/p>\n

Kayode Fayemi, my *Oga \u2013 Akanda Eniyan* \u2013 *Ilufemiloye* \u2013 loved by the
\nmasses; a detribalised nationalist with an enviable track record and an
\nextensive network of friendships and alliances globally. Clearly, your best
\nyears are ahead, and I remain solidly behind you. For you, it\u2019s not just
\nabout personal ambitions, it is about God working in and through you to
\nbring about a positive impact on a greater multitude.<\/p>\n

Happy Birthday Sir.<\/p>\n

*Akin Rotimi, a media and communications professional writes from Lagos,
\nNigeria*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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