Sola POPOOLA
The Social Democratic Party(SDP) candidate for the Ekiti North Federal Constituency One,Hon Bimbo Daramola (alias congressman) has said that his desire was to have a good place in history stressing that ” Place in history is more important than any political ambition “
The former member of the National Assembly who represented Oye/Ikole Federal Constituency between 2011-2014 also clarified that, even though he was not claiming to be the best, his track records of achievements and verifiable testimonies from beneficiaries had defined his personality.
The ex Federal Lawmaker also disclosed that he was not expecting mundane rewards or recognition for whatever goodness he was able to do in his personal capacity as well as in and out of the office .
Daramola, in his statement entitled : When Purpose Is Found; Actions Are Consistent” said ” Whatever God has enabled me to do fits and finds expression in my purpose, for which I dont expect any applause,recognition or appreciation ,because it’s in my purpose .If any comes along the line I return to the enabler “
Daramola, the initiator of the Nigerian Skits Industry Awards and Festivals ,who had been receiving accolades and testimonies from beneficiaries of his numerous Empowerment and Benevolence, since he declared his intention to return to the Green Chamber added that ” I simply run my race keeping to my lane.But the milestones that I have crossed, that is ,my track records, will not hesitate to say,because therein rests my story “.
The convener of the OneUnitedAfrica initiative explained he had tried to relive some of his achievements and social interventions in recent past nit to score cheap political goals but to set the records straight for prosperity, and to prevent revisionists from twisting facts.
” I have a duty to put my side of my story out and leave the judgment to posterity and God before whom I will stand one day to give account .Until then ,I am just that guy next door .I simply in my little corner giving expression to what is in my heart for my people and humanity. If that is wrong I plead guilty. My place in history is more important than my political ambition .I certainly know that I have my foibles and shortcomings but in my heart I carry goodwill to all. My love is what leads ” Daramola said.