By Eric Ikhilae, Abuja

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, were among dignitaries who eulogised a federal prosecutor and Head of Complex Case Unit in the Federal Ministry of Justice, Aminu Kayode Alilu, at the launch of his four new books in Abuja.

All the speakers were unanimous in describing Alilu as a diligent public officer and a rare being for being able to produce four books despite the challenges of his office.

Also at the event were politician and lawyer, Ned Nwoko; the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, Justices Stephen Adah (of the Court of Appeal), Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court (who represented the court’s Chief Judge,Justice John Tsoho), Justice Danladi Yakubu of the Kogi State Sharia Court of Appeal, Mohammed BA Abubakar (Director of Public Prosecution at the Federal Ministry of Justice) and Prof Bode Sowande of the Ajayi Crowther University.

The books are – The Tongue of Silence (an African play); Arrows in the Shadows (another African play); The Global Bugaboo (a poetry collection), and The Wise Mans’ Scripture (a collection of wise/witty sayings).

Represented by his son, Abisoye, Obasajo hailed the author’s diligence and commitment to duty, which he noted, informed his ability to write four books despite his engagements as a serving federal law officer.

Malami, who was represented by the acting Solicitor-General of the Federation, Mohammed Umar Etsu, said the Alilu has continually portrayed his ministry in good light by his many achievements.

The AGF, who commended Alilu for his exceptional literary skill, recommended that the books be incorporated in the curriculum of the country’s school system.

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Oba Akanbi, who commended Alilu for the writings, noted that authors are generational builders, adding:  “I have met many authors, but I have not met any who wrote four books at a time.

“Aminu Kayode Alilu is a poet, playwright, a novelist and an aphorist who came up with the intellectual property at a time when the country and its men are struggling to survive the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic.

“This feat is a pure indication that great men are always without excuse.”

Akanbi argued that the prevailing contradictions that threaten the nation’s peace and unity stem from the absence of equity, justice and fairness in the allocation of the nation’s resources and government’s appointments.

He urged President Muhammadu Buhari to review his decisions, particularly as it relates to appointments, to ensure compliance with the spirit and intendment of the principle of Federal Character, enshrined in the nation’s constitution.

“We urge President Buhari to bend back and do a fact check to enable him do the necessary adjustments in the appointments he has made so far. A step forward to addressing such will pave way for other collaborative moves at strengthen the unity of Nigeria,” he said.

Oba Akanbi, who regretted the impact of corruption in the nation’s life, argued that Nigeria would remain undeveloped until all corrupt ones are visited with capital punishment as it is the case being done in China.

He advocated adoption of death penalty as punishment for corrupt officials in the country.

Oba Akanbi urged Nigerians to love one another irrespective of religious, ethnic or political difference, adding “it is time for Nigeria to be detribalised.

“God gave us the diversity to strengthen our togetherness and not to divide us. Our grievances can be politely presented without destruction of our legacies.”

Alilu, who was full of appreciation for all for their support, said he decided to write the books in order to make a positive impact in the country and urged upcoming writers to be encouraged by the impact their works would have on the society.