By Abubakar Sani 

Mike Abu Agbedor Ozekhome;
Does that name ring a bell?
Of course, it does!;
Both in Nigeria and beyond!

Few can feign ignorance of this icon -
A legal giant without compare;
Who has bestrode his clime like a colossus;
And taken everything into his ken

Right from the get-go, when he joined the Bar -
He has excelled like few others;
Rising to the very top to become a SAN;
There is certainly no doubt about his class

No, his fiery advocacy has been there for all to see -
In every medium: TV, print and social media;
Fearless, he never shies from controversy

As he is the scourge of men of power

And a champion of the oppressed -
The voiceless and the hoi polloi;
His passion for justice is beyond genuine -
To him it is almost a divine commitment

Hardly surprising, as he learned from the best -
The one and only Gani Fawehinmi (rip) -
Together, they fought military dictatorships;
And, he continues to do so following Gani's death

Chief Ozekhome is a darling of the media -
He is a journalist's delight -
Blessed with the gift of the garb -
He writes and speaks with profound insight

This has earned him universal acclaim;
Manifesting in countless garlands and laurels -
From all over the place - both far and near;
Academic, traditional and others - so wide is his fame

Indeed, he is an inspiration and an exemplar -
Of the role of the advocate in a developing country;
If only we had more like him -
Perhaps, we would have fared better!

So, as he celebrates his arrival on this earthly abode -
Here is wishing him all the very best - and more;
For, his likes are born, and not called;
As he was, 3 score and 4 years ago
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