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The Death Of Bode Thomas (lesson On Humility) by abbeymighty(m): 9:40am On May 05, 2015 |
A good lesson to learn on arrogance from the story of Late Bode Thomas: Bode Thomas whom street was named after @Surulere, died on Nov 23, 1953 in a most mysterious manner. Bode Thomas was born to a wealthy trader, John thomas in 1918.He was privileged from childhood. He attended the C.M.S. Grammar School, a missionary school founded by Bishop Ajayi Crowtter. When he left the school, he started work at the Nigerian Railway Corporation. In 1939, he went to London to study law. His huge frame earned him the appellation “buldozer”. Whenever he set a positive goal for himself, every obstacle on the way must be uprooted. His successes in law practice, politics and government were hinged on his sheer resolve to triumph in the face of all odds. Perhaps, that also was why he was always controversial. He was a founding leader of Egbe Omo Oduduwa and Action Group which sprang up from the socio-cultural organisation. He was the first Legal Adviser of the group. Himself, FRA Williams and Remi Fani-Kayode (Father of Femi Fani-Kayode) attended Law School in London, and jointly established the first law firm in Nigeria called "Thomas, Williams & Kayode". The law firm was established in Jankara Lagos. Bode Thomas was an excellent lawyer, but also very arrogant. Because of his education, he was made chairman of the Oyo Divisional Council at one time while Alaafin Adeyemi of Oyo (father of the current Alaafin) was a mere member! On Bode Thomas' first appearance in council after being appointed chairman, all council members stood up for him in deference, to welcome him, except Oba Adeyemi, who, for cultural reasons, should not show deference to anyone in public, not even his mother! Bode Thomas rudely shouted at the King "...WHY WERE YOU SITTING WHEN I WALKED IN? YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO SHOW RESPECT?" Then, Bode Thomas was 34 years while Alaafin was in his 60s. The Alaafin felt very insulted and said "SE EMI LO NGBO MO BAUN?" (Is it me you are barking at like that?) Bode Thomas responded by shouting in vocabularies which Alaafin didn't understand, so Alaafin just told him... "MA GBO LO" (continue barking). This was on November 22, 1953. Bode Thomas got home and started barking! He barked, barked and continued barking like dog all night until he died in the early morning of November 23, 1953. Bode Thomas was the Balogun of Oyo. So, when next you drive on Bode Thomas street in Surulere Lagos, note the man who cut short his life due to arrogance and naughtiness. you can get more details about him on this link http://www.osundefender.org/?p=167470 1 Share
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Re: The Death Of Bode Thomas (lesson On Humility) by sunkoye: 10:11am On May 05, 2015 |
Fictional story or not....we should watchful of wia we step on the ground cos it has eyes. besides. ...which one be bode Thomas for the pics.? |
Re: The Death Of Bode Thomas (lesson On Humility) by stabillo(m): 10:56am On May 05, 2015 |
Will like to read this Novel ...I love fictions 2 Likes |
Re: The Death Of Bode Thomas (lesson On Humility) by PassingShot(m): 11:01am On May 05, 2015 |
Which of the three men in the picture is Bode Thomas? |
Re: The Death Of Bode Thomas (lesson On Humility) by abbeymighty(m): 12:04pm On May 05, 2015 |
PassingShot:from left to right is Bode thomas, obafemi awolowo and Ladoke Akintola 1 Like |
Re: The Death Of Bode Thomas (lesson On Humility) by mannyU: 12:07pm On May 05, 2015 |
OP you are strictly and solely liable for whatever you utter.. just remember that when you start barkin like dog later 2day the 5/05/15 awaitin whateva happens on 06/05/15.. dat is goin by ur story! |
Re: The Death Of Bode Thomas (lesson On Humility) by Nobody: 12:39pm On May 05, 2015 |
Barking Ehn? Was it woof woof or bow wow wow? Dog tales by someone with too much time on his hands. |
Re: The Death Of Bode Thomas (lesson On Humility) by abbeymighty(m): 4:43pm On May 05, 2015 |
mannyU:As for your post back to sender, so shall it be for you as you wish for me and others |
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