[tanibaba]

I want to thank the author of this piece for refreshing our memories with what happened in those days of "blindness".

I was shocked too, when against all entreaties by well meaning Nigerians Mamman Vasta was murdered in a similar fashion that Ken Saro Wiwa was murdered.

I am glad that Mamman became more popular and more respected by Nigerians after his death till today. It was then that we learnt that he was a very intelligent officer, poet etc and not the regular "mamy market tombo drinking, womanising officers"

Though you were murdered your tormentors and their agents have known no peace since you departed. Their evil acts have continued to haunt them and some of them have died on the streets like chickens.

The verdict was already written before your trial and the outcome known to the executors but God was on your side by making them preserve you for us in the film that they made.

Mamman there is something that you said sometime ago that i make reference to quite often. The statement has helped me greatly in life. You were once quoted as saying " nobody will insult you until you start insulting yourself". It is one great lesson I learnt from you and your trial. Even at the doorstep of the hangman, you were able to touch lives like mine; you are my hero. You added value to my life even at the point you were about to lose yours.

Tears suddenly filled my eyes as I write, but they are tears of joy that indeed God has answered your prayers because the final judgement is not with your persecutors. Several years after they murdered you the judgement by them has been proved wrong. You definitely live in the hearts of some of us.

I pray to Allah to grant you Aljanah Fridaus and to continue to bless and protect your family and dependants.

Sun re o.


taslim