The famous picture of Obafemi Awolowo and Adegoke Adelabu in Ibadan. A prominent political figure in Ibadan and the Western Region, Gbadamosi Adegoke Adelabu came from modest beginnings to become a prosperous merchant and powerful politician.
He was Nigeria’s Minister of Social Services and Natural Resources before rising to the post of leader of the opposition in the Western Regional Assembly.
Tragically, a deadly car accident in 1958, just as Nigeria was on the verge of independence, ended Adelabu’s promising career. The image represents the rivalry and cooperation between Adelabu and Awolowo, two significant figures in the future development of Nigeria. Adelabu’s legacy endures as a testament to his aspirations, tenacity, and advancement.