Point Of The Year Was The Verdict That Pitched Two Friends Against Each Other ~~~Sen Olujimi

Point Of The Year Was The Verdict That Pitched Two Friends Against Each Other ~~~Sen Olujimi 

As 2019 Rolls Away: ODE To A New Year Of Promise.

By Senator Biodun Olujimi

To God be all the glory for this very eventful year 2019. As we draw the curtain today, its probably the best description of bitter/sweet period in the lives of many especially mine.
The campaign, election,  declaration, withdrawal from the Senate, tribunal, appeal and finally, victory and reinstatement!!!

TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!!

There's no reason to dwell on all the issues than to pay homage to those whom the Good Lord used for this season and pray that 2020 will be positively exciting for all of us.

The high point of the year was the tribunal/appeal court judgements that pitched 2 friends against each other. I must, with utmost respect and humility commend the six judges that sat on both panels. All six ruled in my favour.

In these days of serious apprehension,  its the biggest feat, to go against the flow!!

The pressure must have been heavy, but I thank God for their wisdom and firm resolve to do the right thing.

It is a sweet reminder that the judiciary can be the last hope of a person that stands alone with God. I appreciate you all, My Lords. May your family know peace in every way.

May God be present always when you need Him the most. May you find wisdom and joy in all that u do. I Am grateful!

I cannot but thank my brother Prince Adeyeye,  who bore the burden of it all, your best is yet to come! Life is like the whip, it oscillates!

I have been in the system long enough to know that anything is possible where there are ungodly people who don't bat an eyelid in the quest to divert the truth, therefore, I wish to commend the following people that stood firmly on the side of democracy and justice:
His Excellency Governor Fayemi, a man so devoted to his party and the members! He lives and breathes APC!! Thank God for your belief in democracy and rule of law! I was so afraid of the movements even when you were going about lawful duties. My sister, Erelu Bisi Fayemi who is a great beacon in the gender struggle even avoided me during the period! I appreciate your Excellencies.

My belief in the slogan 'Ekiti First' is not misplaced. You have proved it beyond doubts.

Let me quickly add though,  that I will resume fully in January and will do everything that will bring development to our dear state including constructive criticism of policies and projects.

I know u will still be tolerant.

Asiwaju Bola and Sen. Remi Tinubu, I know your commitment to your party, thank you for allowing God and justice to prevail.

His Excellency, former Gov. Niyi Adebayo, the Senate President and all the juggernaut of the ruling party! God took pre-eminence !!

I must appreciate the Arinjale of Ise, Kabiyesi Oba David  Adetunji Ajayi for believing in his own. Kabiyesi You taught us a great lesson. I doff my hat to you sir. You have always been my strong ally. We will work together in the new year to bring succour to our people! It is well with you Kabiyesi.

I am also very grateful to Former Governor Ayo Fayose, he was used mightily by God for my victory. He proved that the power of God is ever supreme. Let me also acknowledge his public apology. It's rare for a man of his standing to admit guilt. I salute your courage.

To those people who were with me throughout the struggle especially the lawyers, prayer warriors and conquerors,  Rev Fathers who set up novenas, My Lord,  the Bishop of Ekiti, all prayerful spiritual fathers, my committed friends and followers, colleagues, party faithfuls, my friends across the political parties, royal fathers, chiefs, my family members and everyone I am yet to encounter, God knows you all, He will meet you at every point of need. I appreciate you most sincerely.

In the struggle,  there were times the road looked shut, a few people were used to rescue the situation, they remain anonymous but they know themselves. I appreciate you from the depth of my heart, I pray I can reciprocate your kindness.

To those who are bitter about the judgement for one reason or the other, please find it in your heart to accept that only God gives power. Your time will also come when your enemies will push you to greatness. I bear no grudge.

To my party, the great People's Democratic party,  I appreciate the ticket given me to fly the flag!! Like the great Gov. Nyesome Wike will always say, 'I am a party man'! So am I.

I believe in the party and her ideals, yes there might be differences but it's the best party yet. Am happy to belong and promise to do all in my power to strengthen and reposition the party for greater opportunities in Ekiti and beyond, (God helping me).

My National chairman, Chief Uche Secondus, the entire National Working committee, my Southwest zonal chairman, Dr Eddy Olafeso and his team, all members and state chairmen of the party in the zone especially the Ondo state chairman Engr. Faboyede, thank you all. The time has come for you to start insisting on discipline in the party without fear or favour.

To my Ekiti State PDP chairman, Barr. Gboyega Oguntuase, the SWC and entire Exco members, I thank you for your support. I am grateful that we can work together with other leaders and Senator Duro Faseyi to reposition our dear party.

For me, i do not intend to manipulate or maltreat anyone, I believe leadership is earned by hard work and commitment not by fiat.

Anything short of collegiate leadership will be a great disservice to our teeming party members who are yearning for good, focused and committed leadership.

As the Congress draws near, we must work together to install a strong, passionate, honest,  vibrant, fair and committed party man who will unite and not divide us as Chairman.

Our sole agenda will be 'Ekiti First, PDP next' any hidden agenda to perpetuate  undemocratic and punitive tendencies will be resisted.

I urge that we all work together to restore the glory of our party because it is crystal clear that God will only install whom He pleases.

To my brothers in the fourth realm, my colleagues of the Press, I thank you for your understanding of the situation. I am still loyal.

Let me thank my perceived 'enemies ', you are the reason I thrive, you spur me to do much more, sheath your sword, its time to be a team again to move forward.

To all my allies, you made me proud, I will not forget you.

To my family, husband, children, siblings and all, thank you for the stability you provide.

To the Greatest One, my God, my all, my maker, my being, my beginning, my end, I return all glory, honour and dominion to You. I will worship you forever in faith and truth.

TO HIM BE ALL THE GLORY BOTH NOW AND FOREVER.

HAPPY NEW YEAR. MAY THE NEW YEAR BRING JOY AND HAPPINESS TO ALL.

I APPRECIATE YOU ALL.

Signed;
Chief (Mrs) Biodun Olujimi,
Senator of The Federal Republic of Nigeria
Representing Ekiti South
Tuesday, 31st December, 2019.