It
is no longer news that World Famous TV host and On-Air-Personality
extra-ordinary, Otunba Dayo Adeneye famously known as D1 made a last minute exit from the
Ogun state APC Primaries last week courtesy of overriding decision by the
leadership of the party in Odogbolu. D-one who was contesting a seat to
represent his Odogbolu constituency at the state house of assembly come 2015
was allegedly asked to step down by local leadership of the party in Odgogbolu
Local Government Area of Ogun state.
is no longer news that World Famous TV host and On-Air-Personality
extra-ordinary, Otunba Dayo Adeneye famously known as D1 made a last minute exit from the
Ogun state APC Primaries last week courtesy of overriding decision by the
leadership of the party in Odogbolu. D-one who was contesting a seat to
represent his Odogbolu constituency at the state house of assembly come 2015
was allegedly asked to step down by local leadership of the party in Odgogbolu
Local Government Area of Ogun state.
However, the sportsmanship attitude displayed
by the United Nations’ ambassador for peace is one thing many Nigerians found
very unique. In a press statement posted on his facebook page last week, D-One had made the following facts
known about his relationship with the leadership of the party, All Progressive Congress in Ogun state
and why he will remain with the party despite his loss at the poll. In the
statement he started that:
by the United Nations’ ambassador for peace is one thing many Nigerians found
very unique. In a press statement posted on his facebook page last week, D-One had made the following facts
known about his relationship with the leadership of the party, All Progressive Congress in Ogun state
and why he will remain with the party despite his loss at the poll. In the
statement he started that:
¨
I remain a loyal party man and respecter of the highest
principle of my great party, APC.
I remain a loyal party man and respecter of the highest
principle of my great party, APC.
¨
That the party is bigger than individual interest but rather
greater through our collective interest.
That the party is bigger than individual interest but rather
greater through our collective interest.
¨
That my interest in the party remain strong with the biggest
ambition to ensure that my governor, Senator
Ibikunle Amosun (FCA, MON) returns as the Governor of Ogun state come 2015
and,
That my interest in the party remain strong with the biggest
ambition to ensure that my governor, Senator
Ibikunle Amosun (FCA, MON) returns as the Governor of Ogun state come 2015
and,
¨
My party, APC wins the presidential election comes February
14, 2015.
My party, APC wins the presidential election comes February
14, 2015.
D-One continued “At this point, I want to acknowledge
the supports of every one, family, friends, well wishers and mentors who
supported us with their time and efforts during the campaign period. I want to
assure all of you that I will continue to promote and exhibit the qualities,
principles and doctrine of our great party All
Progressive Congress which seeks to CHANGE the game of leadership for the
benefit of all Nigerians in 2015.”
the supports of every one, family, friends, well wishers and mentors who
supported us with their time and efforts during the campaign period. I want to
assure all of you that I will continue to promote and exhibit the qualities,
principles and doctrine of our great party All
Progressive Congress which seeks to CHANGE the game of leadership for the
benefit of all Nigerians in 2015.”
“Finally, my thanks to all Nigerians and my fans all over the
world for the tremendous support they have given and continue to give me. I
assure you here with the words of the late Vince
Lombardi that “I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour—his greatest fulfillment
to all he holds dear—is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a
good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle—victorious”
world for the tremendous support they have given and continue to give me. I
assure you here with the words of the late Vince
Lombardi that “I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour—his greatest fulfillment
to all he holds dear—is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a
good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle—victorious”
Since these words hit D-One’s face book page on Friday,
December 5th many of his friends and fans from all over the world have kept
pouring encomium on him for his political maturity. This blog monitored the
commendation and encomium and presents you few eligible views. Enjoy!
December 5th many of his friends and fans from all over the world have kept
pouring encomium on him for his political maturity. This blog monitored the
commendation and encomium and presents you few eligible views. Enjoy!
Commendation Galore
Bayo Ali, a childhood friend of the
Television buff turned politician has this to say of him “The greatest glory is
not in never falling but in rising each time you fall…The sky is obviously your
limit”. For Olumiyiwa Olukoya
encomium is the word as he encouraged Otunba
Dayo Adeneye not to listen to bad stories flying around that he lost the
election but to look forward to greater opportunities that lies ahead “Do not
mind those stories” Olukoya stated and continued “Remain focused and stick to
your values, congratulations my dear”.
Television buff turned politician has this to say of him “The greatest glory is
not in never falling but in rising each time you fall…The sky is obviously your
limit”. For Olumiyiwa Olukoya
encomium is the word as he encouraged Otunba
Dayo Adeneye not to listen to bad stories flying around that he lost the
election but to look forward to greater opportunities that lies ahead “Do not
mind those stories” Olukoya stated and continued “Remain focused and stick to
your values, congratulations my dear”.
Another facebook
friend Niyi Isiaka Ogunbadejo a
senior citizen of Odogbolu land went philosophical with D-One, hear him “Dayo, your failure in your attempt in our
constituency is the beginning of success. Remain faithful in your political
pursuits and God shall reward you bountifully”
friend Niyi Isiaka Ogunbadejo a
senior citizen of Odogbolu land went philosophical with D-One, hear him “Dayo, your failure in your attempt in our
constituency is the beginning of success. Remain faithful in your political
pursuits and God shall reward you bountifully”
Juwon Osibanjo of JOGS Foundation
encouraged Otunba D-One by saying “Keep the flag flying. You are a true example
of future Nigerian leader”
encouraged Otunba D-One by saying “Keep the flag flying. You are a true example
of future Nigerian leader”
Another top Nigerian who gave his word to the TV and Radio
guru on facebook is ex-Lagos Corps
Marshal, Kayode Olagunju whose wife Seun Olagunju used to work at DAAR
Communication PLC when D-One held
sway as Director of Marketing. In one word Mr.
Olagunju said “”The best lies ahead”.
guru on facebook is ex-Lagos Corps
Marshal, Kayode Olagunju whose wife Seun Olagunju used to work at DAAR
Communication PLC when D-One held
sway as Director of Marketing. In one word Mr.
Olagunju said “”The best lies ahead”.
Adeyinka Atolani Odefunsho
continued
the facebook commendation galore with her words “Ori e kanke” (May your head go
up in great honor) she prayed and further advised D-One to keep supporting
Governor Ibikunle Amosun whom she described as a man of the people “Senator Ibikunle Amosun is very humble,
I felt his hand shake on Wednesday at Alake’s palace where he came to honor
Nigeria Tailors’ Association. He is a man of the people, he deserves a
comeback” (Second Term)
continued
the facebook commendation galore with her words “Ori e kanke” (May your head go
up in great honor) she prayed and further advised D-One to keep supporting
Governor Ibikunle Amosun whom she described as a man of the people “Senator Ibikunle Amosun is very humble,
I felt his hand shake on Wednesday at Alake’s palace where he came to honor
Nigeria Tailors’ Association. He is a man of the people, he deserves a
comeback” (Second Term)
Ejiro Jennifer Umukoro a facebook fan described D-One as an enigma, referring to his
post she said “Well articulated; you are indeed an enigma”
post she said “Well articulated; you are indeed an enigma”
For Jide Dare the
Lord is D-One’s strength “Baba Oloye, you have spoken and you have spoken well,
ride on, the Lord is your strength” he enthused.
Lord is D-One’s strength “Baba Oloye, you have spoken and you have spoken well,
ride on, the Lord is your strength” he enthused.
Fehintola Foluso-Onagoruwa in her post said “Splendid”
(Referring to D-one’s post) and further urged him “Please keep up the
leadership Spirit. It is well” while Jumai
Tosh another face book fan said “Well Said”
(Referring to D-one’s post) and further urged him “Please keep up the
leadership Spirit. It is well” while Jumai
Tosh another face book fan said “Well Said”
Olanrewaju Oshiyemi posted “Good spirit of
sportsmanship, no Victor, no Vanquish!
sportsmanship, no Victor, no Vanquish!
Deji Kusoro another high profile
friend of the world famous celebrity broadcaster has lots of encomium for D-One’s
political maturity “D1 your character
defined you and placed you on a platform to be loved and valued by many. It
will continue to be tested by many. It will continue to be tested by what seems
like failures to determine if it’s real or a camouflage. A leader’s safety is
in guiding his character. Your statement has confirmed you have a noble
leadership character and that is your ace. Your passion will find expression
where it will matter most. Keep calm and remain D1”
friend of the world famous celebrity broadcaster has lots of encomium for D-One’s
political maturity “D1 your character
defined you and placed you on a platform to be loved and valued by many. It
will continue to be tested by many. It will continue to be tested by what seems
like failures to determine if it’s real or a camouflage. A leader’s safety is
in guiding his character. Your statement has confirmed you have a noble
leadership character and that is your ace. Your passion will find expression
where it will matter most. Keep calm and remain D1”
Olaide Lamina a very young female
facebook user gushed “You are a great man” to show her love for D-One.
facebook user gushed “You are a great man” to show her love for D-One.
Wale Oyelola another fan drew inspiration from D-One’s posting and
made it known on the page. “Well, you are obviously on the right path.
Posterity will definitely remember this period. I wish some of our political
thugs in power can emulate this. It shouldn’t be
made it known on the page. “Well, you are obviously on the right path.
Posterity will definitely remember this period. I wish some of our political
thugs in power can emulate this. It shouldn’t be
a “do-or-die-affair”.
Your time will come”.
Your time will come”.
Chinedu Ugwu added his views “You are
a great guy. He who does not stand for something falls for something”
a great guy. He who does not stand for something falls for something”