Oyo Politicians Desert Adedibu’s Family

Political associates of the
late Ibadan political godfather, Chief Lamidi Adedibu,  have deserted the late politician.
Relations of the late politician converged at his residence last week for the seventh anniversary of his death, but the atmosphere at the expansive residence was a sharp contrast from what it used to be.
Seven years after the demise of Adedibu, his disciples appear to have deserted his family.
The Tide learnt that those who benefited from his political clout shunned the annual celebration. The event was dominated by Islamic clerics
The late Adedibu was a political pillar in Oyo State, who installed many governors, senators and local government chairmen before his demise in 2008.
His political activism for over five decades forced politicians, even the opposition parties, to reckon with him.
Speaking on the low turn- out, the wife of the deceased, Alhaja Abosede Adedibu, said whatever people sow is what they will reap.
She said: “I thank God. God has always been there for me. I don’t hold grudge against anybody and I am not going to fight anybody because God has been faithful to me. I have not seen them (Adedibu’s political associates) since my husband died, but thank God I am coping.
“The turn-out is not too bad though. As you know, it is the seven years anniversary and people still turned out to join us in the prayer. It shows how important he was while on earth.
“When we did the five years anniversary, the turn-out was impressive, but we still thank God for His faithfulness. We must do the prayer because it is very important for him and we shall continue to do it every year, so that he can sleep well.
“The family is working hard to ensure we immortalise him because he was too important to be forgotten so soon. For successive government not to immortalise him, I want to say whatever you sow, you shall reap. I won’t say more than that.”
Speaking on his political influence, Senator Olufemi Lanlehin said the death of Adedibu was responsible for the political instability in the State.
“We all missed baba. He was a hero; he was a father. He was our political oracle. It is a pity we don’t have him around at this critical time. But, we shall continue to celebrate and pray for him,” he said.