BARACK OBAMA, OLUSEGUN MIMIKO & I
- Kayode AJULO
Being ambitious is not a crime, Barack Obama was extraordinarily ambitious that he called his, an Audacity of Hope; today he is the most powerful man on earth, a black man!
- Kayode AJULO
Being ambitious is not a crime, Barack Obama was extraordinarily ambitious that he called his, an Audacity of Hope; today he is the most powerful man on earth, a black man!
I am ambitious, and I am proud of this in a very positive way as I know where I was, and now, where I am.
I am from a humble family background; my parents gave me hope and ensured that I have the very best of education they can afford.
From start, I was introduced to virtually all the great icons of our time, Archbishop Timothy O. Olufosoye, the first Primate of Anglican Church baptised me even as a Bishop at St. James’s the Great Cathedral, Oke-Bola Ibadan, I was also privileged to be confirmed by no less personality of Bishop Dr. Emmanuel Bolanle Gbonigi at St. David Cathedral Ijomu-Akure.
My mother always reminds me of the circumstances that surround my birth. I am a child of circumstance, whom the Almighty God has chosen to help.
At a very young age I met with the great icon of our time, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo at my father’s Bookshop, CSS Bookshop, Aminigun, Ibadan, though nothing spectacular happened then but years after the late sage still recognised and acknowledged me in the presence of Chief Bola Ige, Chief Mrs. Titilayo Ajanaku, Oluwadamilare Awe (of Agbe Alagbinla fame) and other UPN faithful when he came to Ilesha, Oyo State.
At age 8, 9, 10, I was a cross-bearer and choir of our church, St. James’s Anglican, Imo, Ilesha, Chief Lawrence Omole, the late multi-billionaire, financial legend and one of the Nigerian’s most influential men was one of my ‘’friends’’ he characteristically ensured that I went to his house, ‘’Castle of Mercy’’ with him after church service, through him I learnt how to be ambitious as I was exposed to the world and learnt to give something a trial; Baba’s mantra is ‘’let us try it and see’’.
Today my law firm ‘’Castle of Law’’ (coined from the late icon’s country home) is a testimony of his influence in my life.
I always seek for the best and try to do the best I can, late people’s lawyer Kanmi Ishola-Oshobu, and Brigadier Benjamin Maja Adekunle (Black scorpion) ensured that I studied law at UNIJOS.
As an undergraduate I did internship in a law firm, Adekola Mustapha & Co. for many years, thus while my mates were still battling with introduction to law, I was already writing briefs.
I have been blessed; I once worked and took residence at the prestigious Abuja Sheraton Hotel & Towers, I have been tipped severally as a bell boy/concierge and my joy always know no bound whenever the good Lord gives me the opportunity to tip waiters in my hotel room at Abuja, Park Lane, Bulgravia, Kensington, 6th Avenue, Jumeirah and every other part of the world.
I served my Country under the NYSC scheme as a Federal Attorney/State Counsel, with Chief Bola Ige, SAN who was the Attorney General of Federation at the Federal Ministry of Justice and still had time to be an intern in the law office of Sam Ologunorisha, SAN then left for the prestigious law firm of Chief Afe Babalola, SAN with Dr. Olumide Ayeni, a brilliant lawyer and the grandson of legendary first Nigerian lawyer, Sapara William as my head of Chambers.
I was also the Head of Chambers of Dr. Tunji Abayomi’s law office before I founded Kayode Ajulo & Co. Castle of Law.
It’s a privilege and honour for me to be blessed with less known, well known and respected clients; today without sounding immodest, I advice first class local and international leaders.
Today, without sounding immodest, am unapologetically pro-people.
Today, without sounding immodest I am a democrat of repute with over ten years (full practice) standing at the Bar with no indictment or conviction.
Today, I stand for equity, equality, justice, and rule of law; these have been demonstrated severally, as my antecedents speak for me.
I stand for good governance, for the promotion of social justice and am ever committed to assist whosoever, either individual or organization that share my sentiments.
The incumbent governor of my state, Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko is ambitious and today he is turning Ondo State to an Egalitarian Society, Olusegun Mimiko has demonstrated some qualities that made some of us to hold fast to him and further shown the capacity to do more and I therefore have no choice but to align with him in ensuring that my people's aspirations are met in this circumstance.
I see in Dr. Mimiko a leader worthy of emulation as he passionately believes in my egalitarian crusade; this is not about contract as I take no contract in Ondo State.
During my quest for senatorial seat in Abuja,he identified my potentials, he was my strong supporter after I became the part's candidate and I verily believe that he with me till date.
My support for him is not about money, I am, without sounding immodest financially okay.
I have not and will not take contract to recruit anybody from abroad for Dr. Mimiko, as being peddled in some quarters, my present sojourn in United Kingdom is a pure quest of knowledge and nothing stop me from sharing my thoughts and interest with my friends/co-students here, and nothing also stops me from sharing Dr. Mimiko’s branded Orange T-shirts with folks here.
I therefore take exception to the allusions aimed to disparage my person for supporting Dr. Mimiko. The allegation that I am on contract to recruit people in London and Manchester with £250 in nothing but false. It is bogus and maliciously wicked as the initial allegation that I kidnapped myself in the last general election.
In my journey of life I have learnt to be humble, to respect myself and others around me regardless of age, status, gender and background. I'm still in this journey of life learning, because life is a college we learn each day.
Let it be known that all I have tremendous respect Chief Olusola Oke and Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. They are my senior colleagues that I am proud to be professionally associated with them.
Chief Olusola Oke has done so much for his party, a loyal PDP member who is ever ready to place party cause above his interest, our paths have crossed in court room and I can pride myself as an authority on Chief Oke dedication and legal dexterity. I however did not presently see him as my state governor due to the party mishap in Ondo state. I thus, pray for him to be rewarded by his party with rewarding appointment.
Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, a senior advocate of Nigeria is someone I cannot deny my respect being a senior colleague, prior to making his intentions known as gubernatorial candidate, I was one of the first to urge him not to be deceived by the ACN in present of two mutual friends, at a dinner in honour of his Majesty, Olowo of Owo, Oba Olateru-Olagbegi hosted by Engr. Funsho Kupolokun at Abuja.
I know that Aketi, as foundly called is not only dis-qualified ab-initio but not prepared to lead Ondo State, he is also not on ground as well as ignorant of politics in Ondo State.
It is worrisome to read in national dailies that Aketi, an advocate per excellence who hailed from Ijebu-Owo that shares boundary with Ose Local Government will allowed his Campaign Organization to claim that Ifon, a well known town in Ose Local Government) is in Owo Local government!
In my humble assessment of candidates for the governor’s seat in my state, Dr. Mimiko towers far above others as his is about Personality, Possibility, and the People sealed with unflinching faith in the Almighty God.
I am therefore honored to associate with him, wear and share his Orange Shirts all over the world.
I will continue do more and everything within my resources and power to ensure that he remains my governor and continue to work for my people.
Kayode AJULO, ESQ.
Castle of Law,
Belgravia, London
SW1W 0LU
+447587609546
chambers@kayodeajulo.org
I am from a humble family background; my parents gave me hope and ensured that I have the very best of education they can afford.
From start, I was introduced to virtually all the great icons of our time, Archbishop Timothy O. Olufosoye, the first Primate of Anglican Church baptised me even as a Bishop at St. James’s the Great Cathedral, Oke-Bola Ibadan, I was also privileged to be confirmed by no less personality of Bishop Dr. Emmanuel Bolanle Gbonigi at St. David Cathedral Ijomu-Akure.
My mother always reminds me of the circumstances that surround my birth. I am a child of circumstance, whom the Almighty God has chosen to help.
At a very young age I met with the great icon of our time, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo at my father’s Bookshop, CSS Bookshop, Aminigun, Ibadan, though nothing spectacular happened then but years after the late sage still recognised and acknowledged me in the presence of Chief Bola Ige, Chief Mrs. Titilayo Ajanaku, Oluwadamilare Awe (of Agbe Alagbinla fame) and other UPN faithful when he came to Ilesha, Oyo State.
At age 8, 9, 10, I was a cross-bearer and choir of our church, St. James’s Anglican, Imo, Ilesha, Chief Lawrence Omole, the late multi-billionaire, financial legend and one of the Nigerian’s most influential men was one of my ‘’friends’’ he characteristically ensured that I went to his house, ‘’Castle of Mercy’’ with him after church service, through him I learnt how to be ambitious as I was exposed to the world and learnt to give something a trial; Baba’s mantra is ‘’let us try it and see’’.
Today my law firm ‘’Castle of Law’’ (coined from the late icon’s country home) is a testimony of his influence in my life.
I always seek for the best and try to do the best I can, late people’s lawyer Kanmi Ishola-Oshobu, and Brigadier Benjamin Maja Adekunle (Black scorpion) ensured that I studied law at UNIJOS.
As an undergraduate I did internship in a law firm, Adekola Mustapha & Co. for many years, thus while my mates were still battling with introduction to law, I was already writing briefs.
I have been blessed; I once worked and took residence at the prestigious Abuja Sheraton Hotel & Towers, I have been tipped severally as a bell boy/concierge and my joy always know no bound whenever the good Lord gives me the opportunity to tip waiters in my hotel room at Abuja, Park Lane, Bulgravia, Kensington, 6th Avenue, Jumeirah and every other part of the world.
I served my Country under the NYSC scheme as a Federal Attorney/State Counsel, with Chief Bola Ige, SAN who was the Attorney General of Federation at the Federal Ministry of Justice and still had time to be an intern in the law office of Sam Ologunorisha, SAN then left for the prestigious law firm of Chief Afe Babalola, SAN with Dr. Olumide Ayeni, a brilliant lawyer and the grandson of legendary first Nigerian lawyer, Sapara William as my head of Chambers.
I was also the Head of Chambers of Dr. Tunji Abayomi’s law office before I founded Kayode Ajulo & Co. Castle of Law.
It’s a privilege and honour for me to be blessed with less known, well known and respected clients; today without sounding immodest, I advice first class local and international leaders.
Today, without sounding immodest, am unapologetically pro-people.
Today, without sounding immodest I am a democrat of repute with over ten years (full practice) standing at the Bar with no indictment or conviction.
Today, I stand for equity, equality, justice, and rule of law; these have been demonstrated severally, as my antecedents speak for me.
I stand for good governance, for the promotion of social justice and am ever committed to assist whosoever, either individual or organization that share my sentiments.
The incumbent governor of my state, Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko is ambitious and today he is turning Ondo State to an Egalitarian Society, Olusegun Mimiko has demonstrated some qualities that made some of us to hold fast to him and further shown the capacity to do more and I therefore have no choice but to align with him in ensuring that my people's aspirations are met in this circumstance.
I see in Dr. Mimiko a leader worthy of emulation as he passionately believes in my egalitarian crusade; this is not about contract as I take no contract in Ondo State.
During my quest for senatorial seat in Abuja,he identified my potentials, he was my strong supporter after I became the part's candidate and I verily believe that he with me till date.
My support for him is not about money, I am, without sounding immodest financially okay.
I have not and will not take contract to recruit anybody from abroad for Dr. Mimiko, as being peddled in some quarters, my present sojourn in United Kingdom is a pure quest of knowledge and nothing stop me from sharing my thoughts and interest with my friends/co-students here, and nothing also stops me from sharing Dr. Mimiko’s branded Orange T-shirts with folks here.
I therefore take exception to the allusions aimed to disparage my person for supporting Dr. Mimiko. The allegation that I am on contract to recruit people in London and Manchester with £250 in nothing but false. It is bogus and maliciously wicked as the initial allegation that I kidnapped myself in the last general election.
In my journey of life I have learnt to be humble, to respect myself and others around me regardless of age, status, gender and background. I'm still in this journey of life learning, because life is a college we learn each day.
Let it be known that all I have tremendous respect Chief Olusola Oke and Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. They are my senior colleagues that I am proud to be professionally associated with them.
Chief Olusola Oke has done so much for his party, a loyal PDP member who is ever ready to place party cause above his interest, our paths have crossed in court room and I can pride myself as an authority on Chief Oke dedication and legal dexterity. I however did not presently see him as my state governor due to the party mishap in Ondo state. I thus, pray for him to be rewarded by his party with rewarding appointment.
Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, a senior advocate of Nigeria is someone I cannot deny my respect being a senior colleague, prior to making his intentions known as gubernatorial candidate, I was one of the first to urge him not to be deceived by the ACN in present of two mutual friends, at a dinner in honour of his Majesty, Olowo of Owo, Oba Olateru-Olagbegi hosted by Engr. Funsho Kupolokun at Abuja.
I know that Aketi, as foundly called is not only dis-qualified ab-initio but not prepared to lead Ondo State, he is also not on ground as well as ignorant of politics in Ondo State.
It is worrisome to read in national dailies that Aketi, an advocate per excellence who hailed from Ijebu-Owo that shares boundary with Ose Local Government will allowed his Campaign Organization to claim that Ifon, a well known town in Ose Local Government) is in Owo Local government!
In my humble assessment of candidates for the governor’s seat in my state, Dr. Mimiko towers far above others as his is about Personality, Possibility, and the People sealed with unflinching faith in the Almighty God.
I am therefore honored to associate with him, wear and share his Orange Shirts all over the world.
I will continue do more and everything within my resources and power to ensure that he remains my governor and continue to work for my people.
Kayode AJULO, ESQ.
Castle of Law,
Belgravia, London
SW1W 0LU
+447587609546
chambers@kayodeajulo.org
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