Bode Thomas, yes, the same Bode Thomas whom the street in Surulere was named after, died on Novemeber 23 1953 in a most mysterious manner
Bode Thomas was born to a wealthy trader, John Thomas in 1919 Himself, FRA Williams and Remi Fani-kayode(the Father of Femi Fani-Kayode) attended Law School in London, and they established the first Law firm in Nigeria, called ''Thomas, Williams and Kayode''The Law firm was established in Jankara Lagos.
Bode Thomas was an excellent Lawyer, but he was also very arrogant Because of his education, he was made the chairman of the Oyo Divisonal Council at one time, while the King of Oyo, Alafin Adeyemi,(the father of the current Alaafin) was a mere member.
On Bode Thomas' first appearance in council after being appointed chairman, all council member stood up for him in deference, to welcome him, except Oba Adeyemi, who for cultural reasons, should not show deference to anyone in public, not even his mother.
Bode Thomas rudely shouted at the the King.....''WHY YOU SITTING WHEN I WALKED IN? YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO SHOW RESPECT?''
At that time, Bode Thomas was 34 years, while the Alaafin was in his 60's The Alaafin felt very insulted, He said....''SE EMI LO NGBO MO BAUH?''(Is is me that you are barking at like that?)Bode Thomas responded by shouting some English sentences which the the Alaafin didn't understand, so the Alaafin just told him..."MA GBO LO" (continue barking). The confrontation happen on November 22 1953 . Bode Thomas got home and started barking.
He barked and barked and barked like a dog all the night until he died in the early morning of November 23, 1953.
Bode Thomas was the Balogun of Oyo.
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