Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser to the late former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, has shared some of the final moments of the deceased on his Facebook page.
Ajimobi died on Thursday from coronavirus complications.
The former Senator was Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress.
Only recently was he appointed Acting National Chairman after the Court of Appeal upheld the suspension of the National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.
On Friday, Tunji paid tribute to his principal, adding that he didn’t see it coming.
He said Ajimobi had told him they would talk about the movement to Abuja to resume his role as the APC Acting National Chairman.
“Our office had to shift to Abuja. He was in his usual caftan and cap, always impeccably dressed even at home except when he does his exercise every morning in his blue track down and blue stripe Tee-shirt and branded cap. We will leave by 2.00 pm,” he said that fateful day. A special private flight had been arranged for him.
Tunde said Ajimobi had not exhibited any form of ill health and at 70, he looked so healthy, till he fell ill.
He added that the death still remained a rude shock to him, considering the ex-Oyo governor had always followed all the precautions laid down by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
“He had signed all the letters of appointment for the peace and reconciliation committee. He was so healthy, he was neat, he took all the necessary precautions even while he sat with us in our open office he was always with his face mask, we always observe social distancing. We were always quick to give him hands sanitizer anytime he touched something.”
He stated that none of the persons around the former politician was sick. He questioned: “So where did this come from? I am still trying to find answers. He never wanted anything else after the general election. He only wanted to take a long, due rest after serving for 8 years without break. But another position was thrust on him”
Tunji said he strongly believed Ajimobi would become better and beat the virus as “there were unfinished businesses. There were so many tasks that he had planned ahead to better the lot of the people. So I was convinced he would come to complete those tasks, those plans. I never knew it would end this way.”
“Did we see this coming? No. Not this. Not that you would go so soon. Were there signs? Yes. From the unlikeliest of sources. But not like this. Not to death. Though the music stopped, the melody continues. You will forever be remembered. Good night Sir.”
