Awolowo’s pains

In the twilight of his life, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, one personality a great many regarded as an exceptional leader, reflected on his political career ann d he knew pains. He agonised that he did not have the opportunity to realise his vision of a modern and towering country. Much as he sought to serve the country in the capacity of Prime Minister or President he did not succeed. Many would say he fitted into the picture former President Umar Yar’Adua was wont to call the longed-for servant-leader of his time.