Imado (Wathorg) and The Slave Story By Sola Ajisafe, Esq

Imado (Wathorg) and The Slave Story

By Sola Ajisafe, Esq

” _Imado iba se bi Elede a ba ilu je, eru i ba j’oba ko ni ku eni kankan” – Yoruba Wise Saying (When a leader is like a wild elephant, “Wathorg” destruction follows_ 

Over a year ago, I wrote about the dangers of leaders with flawed character, vaulting ambition, and self-centeredness. History shows such leaders magnify their weaknesses, personifying power to the detriment of the people almost turning them into Slaves. Nigeria’s Sanni Abacha exemplifies this. Now, Ondo State under Aiyedatiwa mirrors this pattern.

Why is Ondo plagued by death, kidnappings, and terror? Where are the voices that once celebrated Aiyedatiwa’s ascension? The women who danced with joy, can they still dance now?

An Imado symbolizes destruction, lacking boundaries and virtues. Ondo State under Aiyedatiwa resembles this chaos. The governor’s recent media chat showcased blatant lies: calling security incidents “isolated cases”, misrepresenting party Congress, and touting agricultural progress despite zero funding in 2025.

Aiyedatiwa’s response to his “third term agenda” was deflection and manipulation. His actions disregard the people’s welfare, echoing dictators who care little for consequences. But Imados have a payday when power is taken away.

Aiyedatiwa’s tenure ends in 2028. No magic can alter this. To those labeled “covenant enemies”, we will continue speaking truth. To those of us been blackmailed, being threatened and lied against, we will be more vocal and unsparing. When we are silent, we willl let our silence speak volumes.

The Imado’s reign is limited. Through the hunter, snare, or time, its power ends. Aiyedatiwa’s four-year term will conclude in 2028, ending his ownership of our destiny and his attempt to make us slaves.

Our souls will not be bent and our resolves not shaken.

Sola Ajisafe. Scion of Olukoro Family of Oraa Ikanmu Oka-Akoko. First of his Name, Seventh of his Generation.