Chief Bola Ige SAN (1930-2001) was a brilliant lawyer, politician, and orator known as the "Cicero of Esa-Oke" for his eloquent speeches. Born in Ibadan, Ige studied law at University College London. As Governor of old Oyo State (1979-1983), he implemented progressive policies including educational reforms. His tenure as Attorney General under Obasanjo (1999-2001) focused on judicial reforms and anti-corruption efforts. Ige was renowned for his intellectual depth, combining Western education with deep understanding of Yoruba culture. His speeches mixed English, Yoruba proverbs, and Latin phrases. Tragically, he was assassinated in his Ibadan home in December 2001, a murder that shocked Nigeria and remains unsolved. Ige's death highlighted Nigeria's political violence problem. His legacy lives through his children, including Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, and in the memory of those who value intellectual engagement in politics.