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… Urges politicians, media professionals to emulate him<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n By<\/em><\/strong> Amos Odhe<\/em><\/strong>, Yenegoa <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A Nigerian politician, nationalist and pioneering journalist, Ernest Sesei Ikoli, was Friday praised for devoting his entire life to working for the true development of Nigeria<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018\u2019With ink on his fingers, he penned profound truths, Defending the voiceless, his courage unbound. He nurtured the aspirations of those in the fray, lighting their paths, showing them the way\u2019\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was also described as \u2018\u2019 a beacon of justice and champion for all\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018\u2019His vision was vibrant, a future he\u2019d dream, where freedom and justice would flourish and beam\u2019\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a tribute to the memory of the first editor of the Daily Times, President of the Nigerian Youth Movement and Chieftain of the Action Group, the Ernest Ikoli Foundation praised the Lagos Representative in the Legislative Council for his consistency and selflessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018\u2019In the heart of a nation, a voice did arise, Ernest Ikoli, under vast African skies, a pen as his weapon, his words like a fire, igniting the spirit, inspiring desire\u2019\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Foundation also praised his historic legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018\u2019In the tapestry woven of struggle and strife, he crafted a narrative, a powerful life. So let us remember as history unfolds. The spirit of Ikoli, a story retold\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ernest Ikoli Foundation in a statement issued by a former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Bayelsa State, Chief Anthony George-Ikoli (SAN), said the editor of The Daily Service was a reassuring presence during the country\u2019s struggle for political independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018\u2019Born in the shadows of colonial chains, he fought for his people, their hopes and their pains. A mentor, a guide to the founding fathers\u2019 dream, his wisdom and vision forged a powerful team\u2019\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The statement underscored Ikoli\u2019s meritorious career in politics and media, his political acumen and uncommon commitment to the struggle for freedom and emancipation in the society<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018\u2019Through trials and tribulations, he stood ever tall. In discussions and dialogues, his influence grew, guiding the future, envisioning what was true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The statement also highlighted Ikoli\u2019s reputation, achievement and charisma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018\u2019Though battles were many and the path often steep, Ikoli\u2019s legacy is one we still keep\u2019\u2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" … Urges politicians, media professionals to emulate him By Amos Odhe, Yenegoa A Nigerian politician, nationalist and pioneering journalist, Ernest Sesei Ikoli, was Friday praised for devoting his entire life to working for the true development of Nigeria \u2018\u2019With ink on his fingers, he penned profound truths, Defending the voiceless, his courage unbound. He nurtured<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14233,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[454],"class_list":["post-14230","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news","tag-ernest-ikoli"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deepstrataenergy.com\/phmundial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deepstrataenergy.com\/phmundial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deepstrataenergy.com\/phmundial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deepstrataenergy.com\/phmundial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deepstrataenergy.com\/phmundial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14230"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/deepstrataenergy.com\/phmundial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14230\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deepstrataenergy.com\/phmundial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14233"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deepstrataenergy.com\/phmundial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deepstrataenergy.com\/phmundial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deepstrataenergy.com\/phmundial\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}