There is life after death so the scripture says, but many people fail to subscribed to this assertion. However, as a man of God, I am of the opinion that life is continuity. Though, it is just like a dream after a night devotion, here a revelation of a large spiritual garden comprises of different kind of people from various socio-political strata within the country.
There was a man sitting alone under a coconut tree, it was OZZIDI KING popular known as Sonny Okosun looking so fresh,very amiable, with his bass guitar, playing one of his best redemption songs in high spirit; #Do you know there is another fellowship in heaven, I know there is another fellowship in heaven" While singing, there was a man coming from afar at the ocean side, he couldn't quickly recognised the man until there was proximity. It was Gani Fawehinmi. Ozzidi was astonished, You are here again chief? That means the entire civil society group had collapsed because you are the only backbone, while the rest are nothing but chameleon. I had done my best and also washed my hands off from the Nation-state situation, where are the the likes of Beko, Fela, Chioma, Kanmi, Isola, Jerrry and others, Gani enquired? Okosun replied, they are all around relaxing in their various outlets. However, chief, I did not like how I was treated while on the sick bed, and how I was buried despite all my contribution towards the socio-political economic growth and development of the Country through my music, I feel cheated and I lost my royalty, even the Government did not show a sign of recognition, let alone the South Africans who I fought for with my music. I was told about merciless killing of the fellow africans' brothers and even the Nigerians by these south Africans. So pathetic, he complained bitterly. Tears gushed out from Okosun eyes, as he was complaining. Instantly, Gani brought out a white handkerchief from his back pocket to clean Okosun's face. I wanted huge him but I couldn't. Suddenly, I turned to my right side, there was Beko, when he saw Okosun and Gani, he quickly took them to the Mansion where Fela is. you are welcome, he greeted. I was waiting for the next reaction from baba 70. I was told that you were buried with a golden casket and that my music was played throughout your burial, Fela asked. He enquired if there is any protest from Gani's religion set concerning the way he was buried. It was a celebration gallore all over the world and nothing bad in using casket for my burial because I was not a religionist while I was I alive, my principle cut-across all religions, he responded. Do you still remember all what you said in your album BEAST OF NATION? He asked fela. I was shocked when he said those that had been looking unto as respected men of God, are those who formed alliances with unpatriotic bank executives to devour our entire financial sector, giving loan to their devilish benefactors without any formidable collateral and these set of people are also the deacons and deaconess in various churches, even Imams in different mosques. Then I remembered, that there are vultures on the alters and there are alters of vultures. He didn't stop there, he also complained about his colleagues of the same profession that always use their professional capabilities to protect the looters who supposed to be dining in various prison, but moving freely in the society as a result of lacuna in the judicial institution, whereas the poor Nigerians are being imprisoned for stolen a tuber of yam through the aids of lawyers. It is genocide, he lamented. Baba! the country is worse than you left it, he concluded. Immediately Gani stopped, Beko asked, chief! Do you believe in Segun Mimiko, your state governor, especially with the building of diagnosis centre in Ondo town? Then, I was eager to hear what would be the response. Though, all politicians are liars, but his contribution during my burial was beyond my expectation and the fighting spirit he possessed just to reclaimed his mandate through the aid of court of law without violence was an exceptional quality, he responded. Meanwhile, he didn't fail to refers to Mimiko's recent behaviour ranging from his defection from Labour Party( LP) to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the impeachment of Ali Olanusi as the deputy governor and his support for Ebele Goodluck, the former president of the country. Politicians are unpredictable, he said.
During the discussion, Chioma Ubani remained silent. Chief Gani turned to him. Do you know your friend Adams is now the governor of Edo state? Ubani replied, yes, I am aware. He proceeds, Adams is a very tactical personality, a very able and orator whose failure is not in his dictionary. But I am very disappointed in him for forgotten me and never referred to me as a Comrade. he talked about how Adams was lucky to be alive today because the accident that took his life was with Adams personal car and he made them understood how unpredictable politicians are. Atimes, Adams speaks as a unionist, sometimes, as a politicians, very maverick, he concluded. He left to informed Pa Adesanya about the arival of chief Gani Fawehinmi. A little bit far from the venue of the discussion, there was a very cloudy area, somebody came out, very short with dark glasses. He ran back to the base immediately he sited Fela and Gani but Gani being a new member, could not recognised him. It was one of the most hated notorious army general who took part in poison Gani while they were Ín power. Thereafter, Pa Abraham Adasanya entered and welcome Gani. Gani Gani! Okunrin meta(one man Mopol)! After exchanging pleasantries, Gani said, baba you are lucky for not witnessing what Nigeria has turned to. Very worse! The leaders are nothing but looters, the love of the society at large is not their concern and embezzlement has become the business of the day. Many Nigerians who thought I was rich until after my demise before they realize I didn't have anything to show as a leader, baba replied. He appreciated the efforts of Gbenga and Raji for sponsoring his burial to make it elaborate. I would have been buried like a teenager, he said. He then prayed for them. He quickly called Gani's attention to the presence of his erudite friend, Bala Usman.
Usman ran out of the massion immediately papa called him to informed him of the presence of his friend. They both exchange pleasantries, but Usman didn't bother to ask about Nigeria issue. However, he commended the efforts of some activists like balarabe Musa, Femi Aborishade, Sheu Sanni for their fighting spirit. I fear no man but Allah, he shouted angrily. He said those that are in-charge of the affair and administration of the country are nothing but parasites whose their intention are to acquire wealth without putting to consideration the well-being of the masses. Anyway,I had left the battle for the likes of; Sehu Sanni, Femi Aborishade, Femi Falana, Wahab Shittu, and others, he concluded angrily. suddenly, there was a noise from the left side of the mansion. It was Bamidele Aturu. You are welcome, how was the journey? Baba 70 greeted him. How is my motherland? Abami Eda asked. Aturu replied, the country is as it was before. Change has replaced the national anthem and say baba, Say Buhari has become the most popular song among the masses. Fela was not happy when he heard say Buhari due to his unlawful detention by Buhari during his 1st regn as a militaty head of state. But Aturu explained Buhari's intention to wipe out corruption from the country and to restructure all socio-political institution for the growth and development of the society at large and Fela said ok. I was shocked when an angel touched my tongue with his right hand and I started talking. It was a memorable day, everybody was happy except the supporters of PDP,the day Buhari was declared as the winner of the presidential election paved way for the change everybody had been crying for. However, being a peace maker, Jonathan was the first person to congratulate him and also advised all PDP members to embrace defeat. Would he be able to transform the country as whole? Asked Pa Adesanya. I told baba that he has promised to change the socio-political economy of the country and also promised to tackle the major problems militating against the growth and development of the country. Baba said well, if he can fulfil his promises, that means Nigeria will be a place to live for all and all. It getting dark, everybody was excited, but wanted to leave. Pa Adesanya instructed Okosun to give closing prayer before everybody goes to their various apartments. He sang again # No more sorrow in heaven, No more calamity, No more weeping. After the prayer, everybody departed. Then I woke up, it was all a dream! Truly, there is life after death.
Written by Pastor F.E Bamiduro.
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