Posterity will judge my husband right —Oyo gov’s wife
By Wife of the outgoing governor of Oyo State, Mrs Florence
Ajimobi clocked 60 on Friday amid encomiums from dignitaries from all walks of
life.
At a grand celebration of the event, Mrs Ajimobi took a look
at her husband’s eight years administration in Oyo State and declared that
history would be kind to him.
Taking to podium to give her remarks, the celebrant said she
was wowed at God’s favour and faithfulness all her 60 years in life evident in
the accomplishments of herself, husband, children and family at large.
Amid criticisms of
the governor over the course of the past eight years, Mrs Ajimobi argued
that her husband had greatly elevated the socioeconomic development of the
state compared to 2011 when he assumed office, and would be judged right by
posterity years after he leaves office.
“God has been so faithful and I marvel and ask why God has
so favoured me. I stepped into government house this morning and praised God
that my family has been multiplied compared to when we assumed office.
Posterity will judge Ajimobi and in a few years, he will be honoured. Amid
castigations, his family will continue to stand by him,” Mrs Ajimobi said.
At the event held at Oyo government house, Ibadan, wife of
Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo said Nigerians should emulate Florence
Ajimobi’s usual expression of love for family, friends, political colleagues,
acquintances and less privileged in the society.
Speaking further, Osinbajo said Ajimobi had shown dedication
to God through her quarterly prayer gathering of women in the state.
“It only takes God’s grace for one to celebrate one’s 60th
birthday. I have been blessed by knowing her. I celebrate you for being full of
love and this is worthy of emulation. I celebrate your expression of love. You
have also shown that one can be dedicated to God, even in public office through
your Women Intercessory Network (WIN) regular prayer gatherings,” Osinbajo
said.
The homilist, Pastor Agu Irukwu of the Redeemed Christian
Church of God (Jesus House), London, said Nigerians can learn from Florence and
Abiola Ajimobi’s mixed marriage and the
need to respect one another in the worship of God, regardless of religion.
He added that the Ajimobis’ union was an expression of
faith, calling on Nigerians to rededicate their lives to God as the reason for
their continued existence.
Irukwu also praised
Mrs Ajimobi for helping the disadvantaged and less privileged persons
like orphans, widows, through her ABC Foundation.
In his remarks, Governor Abiola Ajimobi said expressions of
gloom by some politicians and associates about the loss of the All Progressives
Congress (APC) and his Senatorial bid were unnecessary.
Ajimobi who averred that God had been so kind to him being the
first governor in the history of the state to rule for eight years, pointed out
that the election panned out as destined by God.
He said: “God has been kind to me for making it possible for
me to break the second term jinx, and in the last eight years, it is on record
that we recorded so many unprecedented feats for which posterity and history
makers will be kind to us.
“If you consider the key performance index, we have done
well. It is true that I would have loved
to go to the Senate; it is also true that I would have loved to hand over to a
successor from my party. But God said No, and who are we to query Him. For what
He has done for us, we have many reasons to thank Him.
“As individuals, if we can think deeply on a daily basis, we
will know that God has been kind to us. I’m the 27th governor of this state and
unarguably the longest serving in the history of Oyo State.
“So, I want people to be happy for us because God has used
us to do many things in this state. I therefore want to say to our supporters
again that there is no cause for regrets. They should stop ruing or brooding
over our questionable loss in the last election.”
Extolling the sterling virtues of his wife of 39 years, the
governor described her as an embodiment of godliness and epitome of pure love.
Ajimobi added that his wife’s generosity, philanthropic
gestures and warmth had endeared her to people from every stratum of the
society who daily describe her in glowing terms and honorifics.
Recalling the story of how they met at a Lagos bank 40 years
ago, the governor said it was love at first sight and that he had the inkling
that she would be his wife on their first date.
Ajimobi said: “The love I have for my wife is because she is
an epitome of pure love; she’s always giving without expecting anything in
return; she’s very loving, accommodating, caring, generous, and she has the
rare gift of keeping old and new friends, including school mates of over 40
years.
“Flori, you an embodiment of godliness; you are the snow in
my winter; you are the USP (unique selling point) of my brand; you are my
masterpiece of nature. Ever since we met, you have been making high deposit of
love, care and godliness in my life’s bank account; you have been making huge
deposit in my emotional bank account. I love today and I will always love you.”
The list of dignitaries at the event included Mrs Bisi
Fayemi, Mrs Nkechi Okorocha; wife of Ogun governor-elect, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun;
wife of former Osun governor, Mrs Sherifat Aregbesola; Oyo deputy governor, Mr
Moses Adeyemo and wife, Janet; Speaker of the state Assembly, Honourable
Olagunju Ojo; children and family members of the celebrant.
Clergies who led various prayer requests at the celebration
included President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Reverend Olasupo
Ayokunle; Archbishop of the Catholic Archbishop of Ibadan, Most Reverend
Gabriel Abegunrin and his predecessor, Most Reverend Alaba Job; Pastor Femi
Emmanuel; Prophet Micheal Olowere; Apostle Sunday Popoola.
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