SAGAMU– The first elected Chairman of Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, Chief Olu-Bayode Omololu Oluwole clocks 80years today.
The celebration of the patriarch which was done in compliance with the NCDC directives saw the who is who in the political scene in attendance.
Speaking with newsmen, the celebrant thank God for the grace of attaining the years, adding that it is only the truth that can create a pathway for longevity.
Chief Oluwole further admonish the upcoming generation to make the truth as a guide, stressing that with the truth, one can never go wrong in life.
“What I want to say is that the most powerful weapon in life is to pursue the truth in all our undertakings. When you do that, you will not go wrong”
“Nigeria deserves good government and good leaders. I can say that Nigeria has been very blessed as a nation to have children who grew up in difficult conditions but at the end of the day perform credibly well in the interest of the nation” he added
Speaking earlier, the son of the celebrant and PDP stalwart, Asiwaju Bolarinwa Oluwole said the celebrant inform his adventure in politics at a tender age, adding that his legacies politically is still a force to reckon with.
“He is my all in all, he made me at an early age. He made sure I am a successful estate manager”
“He made sure I played a very important role in politics. All his legacies politically, I am trying to very hard to make sure i uphold his legacies”
“He was the first Chairman of our local government area, Sagamu, then I was a very young boy and I follow him around.
So, today by all standard I am trying my best to make sure that the legacies of my father is upheld” Bolarinwa said
Dignitaries who graced the celebration includes, the Ogun State People’s Democratic Party (PDP), chieftain, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, State Chairman, Alhaji Sikirulai Ogundele, Former Chairman, South West, Eddy Olafeso,
Others includes the Former Ogun State PDP Chairman, Engr. Dayo Dayo, Former Sec. Ogun State PDP, Semiu Oladipupo amongst others
