Just like a man, you fought the fight
all the way from the start
I respect the way you stood by the right Even to the point that you lay on a mat

You fathered us
Even as many as we were
You sheltered us
Not withstanding how stubborn we were


what a loving father you were
concerned and worried by our needs
what a merciful heart you wear
forgiving even our most terrible deeds


for years we had no leader
but you presented yourself as one
and you promised not to be a ruler
so you led us as one

The hard problem you settled
pouring your mercies in amnesty
giving hope to the unsettled
and bringing back to them dignity

you tackled corruption
down down to the root
you kept your reputation
even in the mist of crooks

when you were down in health
Till the time you died
you did not give up your desire for our wealth
Neither did you allow us marginalized

fighting to the very point of death
you longed to see us again
but for death
your health could have been regained


but now you lay down in death
down the road to eternity
we wish you can get back
but farewell epitome of dignity



farewell caring dad
go well our loved leader
we regret losing a gem like you
and we will never forget the days you led


your meek personality we adore
and we regret to miss a dad like you
so we will never fail to remember
that we once had a leader like you
like our old fathers we will not forget you
like our good leaders we will always honour you.


Pls criticism is allowed but i reserve the copy right of this work. Am Igili Onyedika (08060013472)