By Doctor Toyin Akanle mni
FIRST ANNIVERSARY
Today, 3rd October, 2019 marks the First Anniversary of the Rape of Democracy, that took place in Kabba during the Senate Primaries of our Party, the APC.
It is important to note that no matter what side of the divide of the ugly incident you belong, this date, 3rd October, has found a place in our political history.
On this day last year, many who had gathered, full of hopes that a new Dawn was about to be birthed, went home totally disappointed. Many wept bitterly, many stood dumb folded, many were ready to fight, many wanted to denigrate the serenity of that silent evening which metamorphosed into a night of uncertainty, dashed hopes, and denials. The night’s horizon became thickened by what would have resulted in an unimaginable political violence.
But thank God we are alive to tell the stories. It is by the loving kindness, mercies and grace of God and we dare not take this for granted.
For those who were there and who witnessed the sad event, but who are no more, may their souls find eternal rest.
Let me go to my main message.
It is to express my profound appreciation to all our Members, Supporters and Friends. You have all been wonderful and l do no in anyway, take you for granted. I sincerely thank each and every one of you for the roles you played. May the Almighty God reward you accordingly.
And for those who scuttled that opportunity for us to make history in the area of transformational political representation, l want you to know that l bear no grudge and l bear no hate against anyone. This is from the bottom of my heart. This of course will be contrary to some of my detractors may want you to believe. I Dr Toyin Akanle, hereby state unequivocablly, that l am at peace with everyone.
So for those who have been preaching other “gospels” about my person, calling what l am not, and painting me in colours that l am not, how long will you continue in this?. When do you want to give up on your campaigns of calumny? For me, l leave you to God to judge. Very, very soon, the truth shall be made manifest. And what we thought is hidden, shall be made manifest for all to see.
To all who have stood by me through out this period, l declare that you were simply wonderful. You are great people. You can be rest assured that because you were there for me, God will be there for you.
I love you all.
The Drum Reporters 