Celebrating Barrister Sola Ajisafe at 60: The Rebel with a Cause
If life were a stage, Barrister Sola Ajisafe would be the lead actor, the scriptwriter, and occasionally the choreographer, because let’s face it, the man knows how to move! Today, we raise our hats and glasses to a man who, at 60, has done more than most people would dare to fit into three lifetimes.
Barrister Ajisafe isn’t just a rebel—he’s a rebel with a cause and a compass. Rooted in the ideological depth of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, he has consistently stood for what is right, even when it wasn’t easy or popular. His activism, sharpened alongside his comrade-in-arms, the indomitable Dr. Doyin Odebowale (a.k.a. the High Priest), has left an indelible mark on our political landscape.
But Ajisafe is no one-trick pony. He is a dancer who moves like the rhythms of the Bata drum are coded into his DNA; a cultural and traditional icon who holds history in one hand and the future in the other. He’s a writer whose words are as sharp as his legal arguments, a teacher who imparts wisdom with humour, and a farmer who knows that the land always honours the hands that respect it.
And let’s not forget—this man is a journalist with a nose for the truth and a politician who wears his integrity like a badge of honour. Above all, he is a lawyer who fights not just cases, but for justice itself.
At 60, Barrister Ajisafe, you are the proverbial iroko tree—unshakeable, towering, and providing shade for many. May this new decade bring you more reasons to dance, more battles to win, and more stories to write.
Here’s to you, Sir—a man of many hats and even more greatness. You’ve proven that being a rebel isn’t about breaking rules, but about breaking barriers for a better world. Happy 60th!
