Lamidi Apapa and the missing cap
The acclaimed Factional Acting National Chairman of Labour Party,( LP) Mr Bashiru Lamidi Apapa was in reclusive for many decades until his recent appearances in the Appeal Court, Abuja for Presidential Election Petition.
The 73 years old Lamidi Apapa danced to the gallery in the hallowed chamber which keep many people wondering who is Lamidi Apapa?
A garage tout, or a migrated area boy settled permanently in a restless suburb of Apapa, Lagos The Oyo State born political scientist and strategist is tagged a villain and spoiler in the voyage.
Precisely on Wednesday May 17, 2023 Bashiru , Lamidi Apapa appeared in Court in a flowing Guinea Brocade and a befitting cap, having gotten an injunction from the Federal High Court, Abuja as authentic acting Chairman of the party.
He had earlier gave an autimatum 48 hours to the LP lawyers to brief him on the legal proceedings. Now, bubbled in the euphoria of victory, Lamidi Apapa was in court to exert his full authority, impudently, he threw caution to the wind, he ordered the LP Campaign manager, Osuntokun to vacate his seat. In the ensuing melee, Lamidi Apapa was badly manhandled, boored and booted out of the court premises.
By the time the virulent anger finally petered out, Lamidi Apapa,s cap has disappeared into thin air. This is a bad omen! In spite of this mockery, confusion and harsh treatment, Lamidi Apapa was unblush,and defiantly unperturbed.
He was questioned by Arise analyst, Reuben Abati, if he would attend the next court proceeding on Friday having endured such ill treatment and humiliation from his detractors?
The old man, Lamidi was recaltrant. On Friday 19, he was a loneranger in the Court with a lawyer,SAN to represent LP Legal Team, the lawyer was sent out bluntly out of court for court contempt and lack of identification.
As this drama is unfolding, it becomes curious to note whose interest Lamidi Apapa is protecting?
What is the direction and compass of his voyage? Is,t a clandestine plot for a spoiler, or inordinate ambition for position and power?
Has Lamidi Apapa embarked on mission of vendetta? Whatever reasons behind this inglorious action, there is underlying lessons to learn.
Lamidi Apapa and his loyalists must understand that our language, dressing and disposition is a picture and identity of our cultural heritage.
The shameful and uninspiring outburst of Bashiru Lamidi Apapa and the mobbing of an elderly man in the full glare of the viewers is a mud sliding on our collective sense of dignity and honor.
If many of us should reflect on the consequences of our actions and inaction on our self, family and tribe, then we can take necessary precaution and apply break to avoid moral flaw. In the same vein, losing a cap in the public is omnious. Literally, Lamidi Apapa actually lost his respect, sense and self- esteem.
What legacy does he leave for his children and families? Do we sacrifice our principle and integrity on the altar for self gratification and money? When tortoise embarked on a journey, and the family member asked, when are you coming back? It replied, no certainty, then we can be very sure tortoise is on risky and shameful trip.
By now, Lamidi Apapa should be counselled by well meaning kinsman or woman to retraced his step.
Again, every member of political party should be properly educated to settle their differences internally without resorting into open conflict in the market square.
Why should the hallowed chamber becomes a theatre room where caps get missing.
Written by adeniyinelson13@gmail.comtéyiq