By Yemi Olajutemu
Ado Ekiti
My close observations about Mr Olabode Wilson Rawa (Buddy) as fondly called in the last few months confirm to me how selfish human beings can be.
And all the respect I have for him had since flew after seeing him constantly demonstrating his selfishness openly and everywhere.
Buddy is a Photo Journalist and the official photographer to the EKiti State Governor. He had served many Governors and had never been found wanting in his duty.
No doubt about his profession, everyone knows that he is good on the job, but my major point is his selfishness which I am really not at home with. I sincerely hate when someone is being selfish.
Very common among members of the fourth estate of the realm in this part of the world is the non-challant attitude and less attention they pay to their lives, families and their own health. The evidences and the consequences are neither secrets nor news.
One of the very first things that caught my attention to BUDDY is the way he takes very good care of himself. I mean , he does.
This is a man who will never joked with his family, his health and his life pursuits. I have seen him many occasions wanting and making efforts to better the lives of people around him. 
Why he always wants good things for himself and every other persons around him is what I don’t really understand and making me vex.
He is very Selfish indeed.
Olabode Wilson Rawa Buddy: (meaning a friend in English) is a perfect example of A JOURNALIST that knows little about everything.
Buddy! Buddy!!
At some point when people said I resemble you, I never knew it was an indirect pointer and charge to me to be more upright, open minded, honest, genuine and sincere.
Just like every human, you ain’t perfect, but watching you closely confirms to me that you are not just a human, but you are humane and this is a very rare virtue.
You have distinguished yourself from not just being a boss but a true teacher, leader and mentor to your students and myself.
I knew you have touched lives but I never knew it was so great in number until the evidences are showing themselves.
Despite all, you are not proud, you are generous, kind and considerate. I must say that you are indeed a good example of a cosmopolitan man with high native intelligence. Highly sensitive and calculative.
Thank you for your encouragement and thank you for your support.
I pray this new year brings fortunes and the rest of your life filled with happiness. As I pray for all the shoulders I stand, you also will never be crumbled.
Is anybody still asking me where the respect I have for him flew to? It flies high.
Happy Birthday my leader Mr Olabode Wilson Rawa (Buddy)