Agbalowoomeri Baale Jontolo: The Corrupt Mayor Who Lost Everything

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ABOUT THE BOOK - SUMMARY

Agbalowoomeri Baale Jontolo is a Nigeria classic written by popular Author – J.F. Odunjo. The book was released into the public in the year 1958. Agbalowoomeri Baale Jontolo uses a special tone and style to caution the power abusers and greedy fellows. It also celebrates those that do goods, and encourage them to persist that one day, the reward will definitely come. Agbalowoomeri Baale Jontolo is a story about a Mayor of a town name Jontolo.

The Mayor’s name was Agbalowoomeri. This man, despite his wealthy status, and many properties, he was very greedy and will do everything to collect even from the less privileged. To top it, Agbalowoomeri had different Chiefs (Oloye) who were in support of this corrupt practices and ready to do whatever he commands; they were not ready to advise him rightly at all. This book is highly educative and interesting at the same time. Find out the culture, moral lessons and proverbs embedded in this J.F Odunjo’s classic titled Agbalowoomeri Baale Jontolo.

CHARACTERS FEATURED IN AGBALOWOOMERI BAALE JONTOLO

Below are some of the characters featured in this book
1) Agbalowoomeri
2) Aremo Akeju
3) Moriyina
4) Kimi Adugbo
5) Aseeremasika
6) Ilusinmi
7) Olasumibo
8) Adigun
9) Bamigboro
10) Agbeke
11) Akogun

FACTS & FIGURE
Book Name: Agbalowoomeri Baale Jontolo
Author: J.F. Odunjo
Genre:  Novel
Language: Yoruba
Book Page: 76

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