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Irapada lMopamuro is the theme of Julius Olushola Abel’s political ambition, he intended to represent Mopamuro State Constituency in Kogi State House of Assembly, 2019 – 2023.
APPRECIATION
I will like to most importantly thank Almighty God who is the main source of the inspiration behind my political aspiration, I thank Him for thus far he has helped me and how everything turned out to be.
I also appreciate my parents and siblings for standing with me throughout this period, despite all odds.
Anjorin Victor Daniel, my political partner, I am grateful for you always stand by me and to my political associates, fans, the public and friends who really believes in my person and the ‘Irapada Movement’, what can I do without you? I really appreciate you.
To my Boss and Father, Rt. Hon. (Prince) M.O. Kolawole, thanks for being a true Father on everything that concerns me.
To my leader, a woman of valour – Kogi Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. (Mrs.) Bolanle Ampitan thanks for always opening your door to me.
Apostle Aiyenigba Olalekan, you are a real Dad.
To my fellow youths in struggle who are very material to and really interested in this cause and also worked towards its realisation; your names are endless but I like to mention this few; Destiny Towoju, Abdulmajeed O. Shakirudeen, Akinbode Odunoye, Omopariola Olalekan, Kayode Olayemi, Segun Arotiba, Sijuade Adeyeye, Oluwakemi Kuin Roland, Ajibola Bernard, Oluwaseunbabara Alabi, Temibi Samuel, Afolabi Timothy, Temitope Moses, Onuche Samuel, Matthew Avabee, Temidayo Olorundare, Oyeyemi Diya, Ishola Alex Olumide, Onyibe Oliver, Olayioye Samuel, Tosin Odebiyi, Obaribirin Ayojesu, Odunayo Tanimola, Tunde Alleh, Jacob Abraham Damilare, Dahunsi Fatai Makanjuola, Oluwafemi Adeleye, Ishaq Abubakar, Femi Ayodele, Balogun Damilola, David Godwin, Adeola Michael, Nathan Adejoh, Abraham Ibukun Eunice, Dan’Assabe Mohammed, Watti Justina, Oloruntoba Moses, Oluwaseun Luke, Akinloluwa Olojede, Moses Oluwarotimi, Eric Segun, Awobiyi Ojoanu Timilehin, Osuolale Michael, Ben Bello Bolaji, Ibrahim Ekundayo, Sunday Bello, Segun Bello, etc… I can’t thank you all enough. Let’s keep the zeal burning, we are almost there.
MY AMBITION
My political ambition is one that I have nursed for a very long time; about eight years ago. I was vexed on the need for Nigerian Youths to take the bull (quest for political leadership) by the horn, that spurred my determination to go into partisan politics immediately after my National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). God and destiny had this fulfilled through Rt. Hon. (Prince) M.O. Kolawole when he invited me over to be his Special Assistant on New Media in January, 2017.
THE STRENGTH AND CHALLENGES
The main strength I have is the resolve and determination within me to pave way and make wave.
As expected to happen to any regular Nigerian Youth who has no godfather or whose father has ‘no name’ and financial backing to run for public office in the money gulping Nigeria Political System; I was intimidated, victimised, exhausted etc…
It’s a pity that our political system is still very hostile to youthful aspirations.
THE ISSUES
Despite the financial and godfatherism challenges, I remained resilient and kept pushing, seeing them as surmountable until I was prevailed upon not to forge ahead because of the ‘decision’ of Mopamuro All Progressives Congress (APC) to leave the Assembly seat in Amuro.
When I got this information, I tried to fight it all I could, but couldn’t because of my age, ‘lack’ of money and godfather – I was really prevailed upon.
I was so down casted and frustrated, I already prepared my withdrawal notice, but I refused to publish it. I feel very remorseful in coming out to the public to give any excuse as I felt it is a disappointment to my generation.
If I should withdraw or step down, won’t I be accused of selling the future of the youths for a morsel? I however withdrew but felt so weak to publish as I don’t want to be misconstrued, so I decided to come public immediately after the Primary Elections.
APOLOGIES
I apologize to Mopamuro Constituents and the entire public for not coming to the public early enough as I am not unaware of what is expected of me, like I said, it is strategic and technical to avoid been misunderstood.
I also apologize in regret for the disappointment caused by the sudden abortion of our collective aspirations and ambition for the House of Assembly race, perhaps it is for a greater goal ahead. I will not get over it soon.
GOOD NEWS
However, the good news is that we have learnt some lessons and taken a giant step closer to our political aspiration in the future. It is different from if we have never fought, we fought and exerted all of our strength. Let me also state that our presence was really felt.
CONCLUSION
To all of our supporters, sympathizers and well wishers, let us not be weary, but remain as a team. We can only be delayed but not for too long and we shall never be denied.
These men will not give us power on a platter of gold, we will have to fight for it.
God will raise men (persons like you and I) to deliver Nigeria Youths from these ‘men’ that refuses to get old. Amen.
ALUTA CONTINUA, VICTORIA ACERTA
– Julius Olushola ABEL
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