April 30, 2021
April 30, 2021
You are my father and I am your son.
Death cannot change that
As a young child, your lifestyle inspired me,
To read and think for myself.
You were a liberal soul.
liberty for all, was your life’s song.
You fought for many through NUPENG and PENGASSAN.
You Spoke for many in PIPAN and SPA.
But when you suffered in Obasanjo’s dungeon, only Kokori and a few others suffered with you.
Though only a few of you suffered,
many today enjoy the fruits of suffering.
I remember how you evaded Abacha’s arrest.
You hid yourself in strange places for months until Abacha died.
You are a warrior and so am I.
I’ll walk your path, I’ll try.
You are my hero and My pride,
In your memory I’ll hold my head up high.
My king and Father,
I am proud to be BANKOLE.
Kole! As my Mum will call you,
May your dreams find expression in my hands.
May your legacy be seen in my strides
May your voice be heard when I speak.
Yes, Bankole lives on.
Death cannot change that
As a young child, your lifestyle inspired me,
To read and think for myself.
You were a liberal soul.
liberty for all, was your life’s song.
You fought for many through NUPENG and PENGASSAN.
You Spoke for many in PIPAN and SPA.
But when you suffered in Obasanjo’s dungeon, only Kokori and a few others suffered with you.
Though only a few of you suffered,
many today enjoy the fruits of suffering.
I remember how you evaded Abacha’s arrest.
You hid yourself in strange places for months until Abacha died.
You are a warrior and so am I.
I’ll walk your path, I’ll try.
You are my hero and My pride,
In your memory I’ll hold my head up high.
My king and Father,
I am proud to be BANKOLE.
Kole! As my Mum will call you,
May your dreams find expression in my hands.
May your legacy be seen in my strides
May your voice be heard when I speak.
Yes, Bankole lives on.