I came across a Facebook post by one Adebisi Yejide Akingbade , the unfortunate post described the late Chief Agagu as "a man who did nothing" and ascribed the tragedy that befell the Agagu family as deserving . What a shame !
While Adebisi Yejide Akingbade and all those who hailed her post have a right to free speech , there needs to be some caution and a higher level of responsibility the way those views are expressed .
The Agagus are an ordinary family who have blood running through their veins too . How could we at a time of such tragedy make such nasty , insensitive , bitter and sinister statements ?
Chief Agagu left a wife and children who loved him as much as we all love our parents and family members . We cannot afford to become so bloodless in the name of compulsive criticisms .
I don't know who this Adebisi Yejide Akingbade but I genuinely hope those who know her could pass this message to her , no man , no matter how good , brilliant or loved can satisfy everyone . The right to be unsatisfied does not have to come with such bitterness and unsavory expressions . Bitterness never won a trophy !
Remember ;
1. It is very Nigerian for us all to show compassion and stand in prayers with the Agagus in their time of grief .
2. It is very Nigerian for us to thank God for miraculously saving the life of Chief Agagus only son .
3. It is very Nigerian for us to stand firmly in prayers and heartfelt condolence with all those who died in the plane crash .
4. It is very Nigerian to pray for the soul of Chief to rest in peace with his creator .
5. It is very Nigerian to pray that such tragedy does not befall any of us including those who have made or reposted the unfortunate comments .
"Life is held together only by a spider's web." LL , 2013
May all those who have died and Chief Agagu rest in peace . Amen
Lai Labode , 4th October 2013
