Why Bimbo Daramola Still Stands Tall In Ekiti
Without mincing words contemporary challenges of development in our country, Nigeria, demand a critical and deliberate re-invention of the philosophy of governance and political leadership which must reflect a profound understanding of the very great tasks ahead of us as a nation and as a people.
The liberation of the African continent at the moment would require that leadership considerations are determined by such virtues as strength of character, intellectual depth as well as dedication and commitment of the personages involved.
Having said that, there is no better time than now to assess the quality of leaders Nigeria has had in the last 50 years of its independence. The late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, was the best manager of men and resources and also crowned in death as the best president Nigeria never had, as testified to by the late Ikemba of Nnewi.
Awo chose to pursue a national interest rather than solidifying his base. He came, led and left his imprints on Nigeria political landscape. History will continue to judge him kindly as to their roles he played in shaping Nigeria in readiness to a 21st century wonderland.
After this remarkable leader, (at least that we know in Yorubaland), the country had grappled with both military rulers and their civilian counterpart with little or nothing to show for their efforts, in terms of physical development, institutional growth and economic advancement that commensurate with the large amount of billions of dollars generated from our God given resources.
Amongst the pack however, is one man who stands conspicuously taller than the rest in character, honesty, integrity, achievements and personal examples as a leader and as an unassuming team player in the quest for nation building. His is no other person than our own Congressman, Hon Bimbo Daramola (a member of 7th Assembly of House of representatives, who represented Ekiti North Federal Constituency 1) and chieftain of the fastest growing political party in Nigeria (I dare say in Africa), All Progressives Congress (APC).
His meticulous national and international rise became noticeable ever since his foray into politics. BIMBO DARAMOLA’s integrity and averse to greed and corruption was also spotted when he was lured to joining People's Democratic Party, when the party was arguably adjudged to be the biggest in Africa.
At a time when it was fashionable to sell integrity and honour for a paltry some of naira, this adorable man stood his ground, paid his dues in ensuring that the All Progressives Congress (APC) takes its place of pride, for the record, the mantra ''change'' didnt come to play by accident. Suffices to say BIMBO DARAMOLA lacks in Nigerian standard of measuring wealth, he has in abundance in good nature, good health, amazing grace, respect, honour, competence, wisdom, peace including good friends, associates and political sons and daughters that would go to war with him without a request and without hesitation.
A good leader is not made overnight while charity begins at home. BIMBO DARAMOLA is a product of good marriage, family life and dependable allies, the reason he enjoys peace and supports both at home front and at national level. It is for these reasons and many more the space and time would not allow one to write that I doff my hat to an iconic leader of all leaders, a political generalissimo and ever smiling, ever loving and ever hard working leader. Political historians would have some stories to tell in the nearest future. Meanwhile, those who penciled him down to be the Ekiti State next Governor, might simply be spot on.