Encomium | Alpha Robinson pays tribute to late Hon Omar (O.J) Jallow

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Late Hon Omar Amadou (O.J) Jallow

 | Former NAWEC boss, Alpha Robinson’s solemn tribute to the late venerable Hon Omar (O.J) Jallow |

By Alpha Robinson

In memory of Honourable Omar Amadou Jallow, alias OJ, as I remember him. He contributed his quota! Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. May he Rest In Peace in Janatul Firdaus.


He spoke - a poem 


He spoke when most were mute

He said it as it was, standing on refute 

He refused to bow when many froze in salute

He spoke 


He looked the devil in the eye without a flinch 

They could not move him an inch

A man wearing a demeanor without a switch

Staring at death without a twitch 

He spoke


So Honourable you are rich

While they scramble for earthly material riches

Men and women in frantic pitching

Yours truly found a niche

In the corner of glorious loners by choice

He spoke 


You looked your tormentor in the eye and smiled 

Yes, with a broken eye you looked and smiled

To help heal broken hearts

To help mend the broken man by a mile

Painful memories of Mile 2

Could not bend the defiant will

To forgive at will

But never forget, minding the downslide 

Not to please anyone but God

And the greater good

He spoke


Filthy mouths claiming to speak for God

Could not cut the cord

Yesterday and today connected by the chord 

As you poked into the nostrils of Satan

You took your stand

If it must be, bring on the island

The tongue that did not lick the ego of Satan

He spoke


On your way to the other side

A grateful nation stands by the roadside

Unfazed by the rowdy unhinged deaf trumpeters 

They wave goodbye

Farewell with handkerchiefs smelling of roses

A thankful teary crowd bows in awe

To the man who spoke


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