Ahead of the 2023 general elections, residents of Ire-Ekiti, Oye Local Government, has endorsed the Social Democratic Party, SDP, House of Representatives candidate for Ekiti North Federal Constituency 1, Hon. Bimbo Daramola.
Conveying the message of endorsement to the former Federal Parliamentarian, the Onire of Ire -Ekiti, Oba Victor Bobade, said the town will benefit immensely if Daramola is voted for in 2023.
Oba Bobade said: “This race is a done deal. We are going to deliver a bulk votes for you. Whether you are a politician or not, you have been an accomplished person. Look at the hospital you built for us. He was the one who worked for Onire’s restoration to First Class grade.
“Our people have resolved to vote for you and nothing will change this. You have been there and we didn’t regret it.”
Similarly, the Ire- Ekiti Youth President, Oluwole Ajayi, disclosed that members of the ruling All Progressives Congress and the People’s Democratic Party have decided to embrace the SDP candidate for him to emerge victorious.
“We gained nothing from what we did for APC candidate in the last poll. We are going to vote for you this time because of your impressive performance in the past as a federal lawmaker.”
Hon. Daramola while speaking, disclosed that he secured federal jobs for 48 graduates in his constituency during his time at the National Assembly between 2011-2015.
Hon Daramola explained that, it was necessary to inform the monarch of his country home of his intention to contest for the position of House of Representatives, Ekiti North Federal Constituency 1.
He went further to appeal to residents of Ire-Ekiti to engage in politics of purpose, saying they should give their votes to the candidate that have better knowledge of their needs like him.
His words: “I am here to thank you because you have always been supporting me. When I was in the House of Representatives, I built an hospital here. I will do more if elected in 2023.
“This hospital has rescued many people from untimely death. I learnt over 100 babies had been delivered there safe and sound.
“The politics we play now revolves around development. I beg you , don’t think about party. Anybody can canvass for votes, but not everybody will get your votes. I know I will do better and I will be more beneficial as a second term lawmaker.”