An inspirational day yesterday. I was lucky enough to be invited to the unveiling of a plaque and statue dedicated to the late Oliver Tambo in Haringey. The statue, which will form the centrepiece of a memorial garden at the Albert Road recreational ground, was created by the late Ian Walters, whose statue of Nelson Mandela was recently unveiled in Trafalgar Square. Tambo was associated with Haringey for many years, and the statue pays tribute to this great man who did so much to help fight against apartheid in South Africa. From his home in Muswell Hill (he was exiled from South Africa for over 30 years), he and his wife Adelaide fought tirelessly to help bring down the Apartheid system. He was elected President of the ANC in 1985, and along with Mandela became a figurehead for the anti-apartheid movement both in South Africa and abroad.
I was delighted to be able to attend this event, and the amount of people there - representatives from all areas of our community and Government - was a testament to just what an important and influential man Oliver Tambo was.
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