Hats Off to Lucky Aiyedatiwa

In his book, ‘The Lightning Thief,’ published in 2005, Rick Riordan, said that names have power. If you have been among those who doubted this in the past, the story of Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, would definitely put pay to that.

His three names mean power that has designed his future. While his first name ‘Lucky’ signifies favour, fortune and success, his middle name, ‘Orimisan’ literally means ‘my head is good’ while Aiyedatiwa simply means ‘the world is ours,’ or ‘the world now belongs to us.’

The world indeed belongs to the governor who has suddenly become a new bride many are courting. Many would recall that before the demise of his boss, the late Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor, Aiyedatiwa was almost like a pariah many people didn’t want to touch even with a ten-foot pole. But immediately after the death of the former governor and Aiyedatiwa was sworn in, his home instantly became a mecca of sorts while those who despised him in the past now go to him with hats in hands.

He became a reference point and a colossus in the state and also a force to be reckoned with in the political circle.

God has a purpose for every human being, and it is accomplished by various individuals in different time zones in diverse ways. Most times, the path to accomplishing God’s purpose for a man bristles with obstacles. It is natural. This is precisely the experience of His Excellency, Governor Aiyedatiwa.

Some naysayers still believe he was just a mere lucky guy without any political clout while his political rival demeaned him by calling him unprintable names. However, with his victory at the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) last weekend, it has further proven that the man is meant for greatness.  He is the party’s candidate for the forthcoming  November 16 governorship election in the state.