ARAKUNRIN AKEREDOLU; THE TRUE DEFINITION OF OMOLUABI IN ONDO STATE
Amudipe Marcus
The concept of Omoluabi within the confines of the Yoruba race rings a bell of what a true son and daughter of the soil stands for,one born and bred with the traditional Yoruba values and morals system.
The concept of Omoluabi is a philosophical and cultural concept that's native to the Yoruba people . It's used to describe a person of good character; the omoluabi concept signifies courage, hard work, humility and respect. An omoluabi is a person of honor who believes in hard work, respects the rights of others, and gives to the community in deeds and in action. Above all, an omoluabi is a person of integrity.
An omoluabi demonstrates and exhibits the inherent virtue and value of Iwapele . Iwapele is ultimately the basis of moral conduct in Yoruba culture and a core defining attribute of an omoluabi.
Standing tall in Ondo state, leading the good sons and daughters into a new dawn of a sustainable environment, where every resources and energy are channeled towards the development of the state and it's citizens irrespective of religious backgrounds and social status is Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
A man who by all definition has proven himself to be a true son of the soil, one the whole state can call, "OMOLUABI".
To the Old generation, he represents an individual who is well brought up, well nurtured with the true values and cores of the Yoruba heritage, to the younger and incoming generation, he represents an exemplary figure, ones whose actions is worthy to be emulated.
Sons and daughters of the soil can testify to his character, temperament, and sensibilities. He exemplified and embodied some of the essential traits of a quintessential omoluabi. He has bequeathed to the Yoruba race an alluring sense of grace and dignity.
In a world where public offices has been elevated to the position of a demi god, where people sees political power as another means to acquire wealth without any iota of respect for others. Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has risen above these water, and has set himself a distinct and unique personality not only as a political figure, but a true Omoluabi.
Popularly known as the, "Talk And Do Governor" the white bearded legal cum political icon has within these two years as the Executive Governor of Ondo state given everyone a sense of belonging, right from the lowest to the upper echelon in the social stratification structure of the state.
He has seen to the fulfillment of his promises of good governance in the state and is ever working to sustain it in the state.
A cursory look at the State's landscape reveals that the state was confronted with a plethora of challenges, ranging from unemployment to infrastructure, civil servant in the state were in their toughest time as their salaries were not forthcoming as at when due. Concerning these perplexing problems, Yoruba people will say that: Melo la fe ka ninu eyin adepele: meaning that these problems are legion, interwoven, and intricate. Upon assumption into the Alagbaka house, his reflection on the fundamental challenge confronting the state has been swift and timely.
As the true Omoluabi that people said he is during the campaign period, he personally proved beyond all doubts that he's truly the man to lead the State.
It is indubitable to say that Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu , popularly known as "AKETI"means the business of governance in Ondo State.
One of the popular Yoruba phrases: "ka s'oro ka de ba be e ni iyi omoluabi, meaning (acting on one's words makes one honorable), exactly depicts Aketi's personality and style of governance in the State.
In other words, Omoluabi is someone who respects the rights of others in deeds and in action. AKETI is an embodiment of such person.
Those who have been following the developments since the inception of his administration know too well that He has started well. Though, he is still being faced with different challenges, evil plots, campaign of calumny by the opposition members aimed at discrediting his administration, he wont fail in his responsibilities to do what he had said he would do.
The people of Ondo state must continue to trust and support Arakunrin in his bid to make the state a place of pride that it's originally known for among it's contemporaries.
