Rights activist and politician, comrade Embassy-Oseni MOMODU has shared his thoughts about Senator Adams Oshiomhole as he marks 74th birthday, describing the Edo Senator as “bold, fearless and courageous statesman “.
The APC leader from Etsako East in Edo state maitains that men like Oshiomhole are rare gem, underscoring his leadership role both state and at the national political space.
In a statement posted and obtained from his official Facebook handle @OseniMomodu, the rights activist chronicled several achievements of Oshiomhole and gives insight why he is loved and celebrated by Nigerians every April 4th. The facebook post reads:
“Born some 74 years ago on April 4th, 1952, the man Adams Oshiomhole is a true definition of a leader by all standards. Bold, fearless and courageous statesman, Edo state is profoundly blessed with such enigma who has shaped the lives of many Nigerians”.
“The Oshiomhole’s life story as chronicled by different writers since the 1980s through military interregnum until current democratic dispensation (from 1999) tells of a man whom, despite transiting from labour leader to political icon, continued to speak to power by defending the interests of masses. He has maintained and sustained over the years, a symbolic characteristics that is real, genuine and unrivaled”.
“More intriguing of his charisma is his unassuming attributes. He strike balance between the “town and the gown, mentoring leaders. The “town” which represents the downtrodden and the “gown” which relates to the elites in the society. Oshiomhole connect with both in an affectionate manner that evokes everlasting reflections. That’s what the man, Oshiomhole represents”.
“It is often said that men like Adams Oshiomhole are usually few in a given generations. One account says the man Oshiomhole was born uniquely great at birth. While others recounts he rose to prominence courtesy of his numerous struggles. It’s therefore not surprising that his name has continued to resonate with elagance in the national scheme of discourse in politics, leadership, policy framework, labour, etcetera”.
“Adams Oshiomhole would continued to be celebrated due to his unrelenting commitment towards human uplift and life-transforming empowerment”.