CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: REMEMBER PETER PAN?

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: REMEMBER PETER PAN?: "Peter Pan (the alter ego for Peter Enahoro) was a name both to love and to hate in the Nigerian media. He motivated positive minds while t..."

REMEMBER PETER PAN?

Peter Pan (the alter ego for Peter Enahoro) was a name both to love and to hate in the Nigerian media. He motivated positive minds while the fall guys rooted to have him checkmated. He became such an influence; Premier Ladoke Akintola banned the Daily Times from circulating in the Western Region!

One afternoon in December 1979, Mr. Dele Giwa invited me to his office for the purpose of doing a live sketch of Peter Pan right in his (Mr. Giwa’s) office. Mr. Giwa intended to use the artist impression for an article on Peter Pan to be published a few days away. I raced down to Mr. Giwa’s office with my sketching tools, but trying to accomplish that task produced so much drama in Mr. Giwa’s office. To do a live sketch, the model is required to cooperate with the artist and remain calm, but not Peter Pan. After a few attempts punctuated by roaring laughter from Dele Giwa, Peter Pan and myself, we all agreed that I should obtain Peter Pan’s portrait and retire to my office and do a quick sketch. The result of that portraiture done in pointillism is what you see in the article posted today.

In this article, written by Dele Giwa, you will have a great insight into the enigma called Peter Pan.

The question that should bother you after reading the article is, do we still have the likes of Peter Pan and Dele Giwa in our midst? Methinks we need them, particularly now that even the truck pushers, conductors and pepper hawkers are loudly advocating a new dawn. Join the bandwagon now.

Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE

CARTOON CORNER

The Tory Government headed by Margaret Thatcher brought about a phenomenal overhaul of the British economy. Thatcher boasted to destroy Jim Callaghan’s economic formula and institute a fresh one. She made an impressive mark in that economic rejuvenation which became known as Thatchernomics. However, as you can see in today’s cartoon, it wasn’t all a picnic.

Let us pray that whoever emerges as Nigeria’s President in the next few hours does not get weighed down with his economic policies. Do I have your “Amen”?

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: HONOUR FOR SALE

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: HONOUR FOR SALE: "Aristotle told the world that “Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them”. But you will agree with me that the ..."

HONOUR FOR SALE

Aristotle told the world that “Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them”. But you will agree with me that the reverse is the case in our nation. This is the only country where politicians will loot the treasury and proceed to acquire traditional titles, wives and estates even as the masses protest.

As we take the most decisive step tomorrow to elect a President, we must think about honour, and do so very seriously. To assist you in your thinking, I am posting today a poser from me which was published in the Sunday Concord of June 20, 1982. It is titled Where lies our honour?

Let us vote in a man of honour, realizing that the impact of our decision tomorrow will be like “…the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments.” Ps 133:2.

Vote wisely.

Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE

CARTOON CORNER

For dessert, today’s cartoon shows the mood in Ikoyi Hotel after a man defrauded the hotel through the impersonation of the Vice president of the federal republic of Nigeria sometime in 1980.

THE END JUSTIFIES THE MEANS: CHECK IT OUT FROM MY NAME

Life is a struggle in continuum, no matter your age, gender, creed or status. The only thing that validates our struggles is the saying that THE END JUSTIFIES THE MEANS. Incidentally, that is the meaning of my name, as you will discover from this post.

In two day’s time, God expects us to take one more bold and wise step to determine our future with our votes. For one reason or the other, you may not find the need to oblige. This post which examines the various stages in my career, vis-à-vis the composite faces of public life is relevant to the moment.

Please step out of your comfort zone this Saturday. Cast your vote for your choice candidate, especially if you are convinced that none of the frontline candidates looks like a fool. Surely, the end will justify the means.

Vote wisely,

Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE

CARTOON CORNER

The endless clamour for more universities across the nation began decades ago. Today’s cartoon on this issue was published in one of the Daily Times titles around 1980.

Enjoy your day while it lasts.

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE CRY FOR ECONOMIC EMANCIPATION

CHARLES ANYASI ...VINTAGE ARCHIVES: THE CRY FOR ECONOMIC EMANCIPATION: "Right on top of the agenda in group discussions, nationwide, is the need for economic emancipation through the ballot box. This calls to mi..."

THE CRY FOR ECONOMIC EMANCIPATION

Right on top of the agenda in group discussions, nationwide, is the need for economic emancipation through the ballot box. This calls to mind a lamentation I issued in the January 23, 1983 edition of Sunday Concord. Titled “Contry go beta gives way to contry har’o,” it is laden with humour, yet thought-provoking as it examined the effects of the inflation imposed by the Shagari administration.

As we march back to the polling stations to choose a President in the next three days, let us resolve to select a leader who will command the right presence of mind to free the masses from bondage.

Vote wisely!

CARTOON CORNER

Quebec, Canada’s most populous city, after Ontario has had a long bitter struggle for political sovereignty. The province which is blessed with abundance of resources has had several shots at freedom from Canada.

Today’s cartoon, published by one of the Daily Times titles in the early 1980s shows the struggles of Quebec at that time. As you get amused over this cartoon, take a deeper look. Do the masses of Nigeria not look like Quebec against the towering giants that have held us bound for decades?

Now is the time for emancipation. Go for it at the polls!

Lest we forget…CHANGE IS HERE