Following the trend of the not too young to rule bill.... And as a blogger I met this young Lautech student candidate contesting in Ibadan.
I wrote an article recently about the Lautech student and the youngest candidate for state house of assembly, Ibadan north constituency 1 in Oyo state towards 2019 election under the Peoples Democratic Party (P.D.P). It's a short interview because the honorable to be doesn't have much time so I made it snappy and short. In this short interview he makes his intentions known to his people and how he's going to carry it out when voted in.
In case you missed the article you can read it here.
My recent interview with the youngest aspirant in the 2019 elections in Oyo state.
Read the full interview below
Que: Hello sir can we meet you?
Response : I'm Ismail Adedamola Fantola
Que : which school are you and what course are you studying ?
Response : I'm a student of Lautech, studying Agricultural Economics.
Que: when and why did you join politics?
Response : I was born into politics and I joined at a very early stage of my life. I joined because I am interested in making accountable representation for my people and to serve them with honesty.
Que : have you involved yourself in school politics before?
Response? NO
Que : who encouraged you to go into politics?
Response : I am always encouraged with whatever I am doing, and since I have been into politics for a long time, I'm willing to go further.
Que : under which political party are you contesting?
Response : People's Democratic Party
Que : why did you choose this party?
Response : I started politics under this party when Elder Wole Oyelese and others brought it to Oyo state, before we decamped to SDP in 2015 and came back to PDP after Senator Makarfi visited Oyo state for reconciliation meeting.
Que : As a young man do you think you will get support from the old people you met in the party?
Response : Well, the Not-too-young-to-run bill passed by the National Assembly is highly supported by elders and the good people of our society, so far, elders are supporting me.
Que : which post are you contesting for?
Response : member, Oyo state house of assembly, Ibadan north constituency 1.
Que : why did you choose this post ?
Response : because it is one of the major posts that will make me get closer to the people, I'm representing, I am a grass-root politician and I love my people.
Que : what are your aims and ambitions if you are eventually voted in?
Response : I will ensure true representation, transparency and accountability. Contribute to making laws that will make lives better for my people.
Que : we all know going for a political post needs good finance. Where are you getting your financial supports from?
Response : I get financial support from my parents and my well wishers.
Que : Are you into other business ?
Response : Just like how I grew into politics, I have been in agricultural business for long. My Dad is a farmer and I have my farm too.
Que : what are your challenges in politics?
Response : In Nigeria, people will always be expecting money from you once you come out to contest for a post because they believe you're going there to make money. So the challenge is finance but God is in control.
Que : What do you think about present state of oyo state? Is the present government trying its best?
Response : the state is in danger if it continues to this way, this kind of situation where it doesn't seems like we are in a democratic government. The so called leaders do things in there own way and never seek public opinions, I can only say the leaders in our state are only trying to be good to themself and not to the people of the state. Their best is not good enough. He should just finish his tenure and leave. The people can't wait to bid him farewell.
Que : Their was a report that oyo state governor select many traditional rulers in Ibadan without the consent of the Olubadan. How true is this? And what do you think about it?
Response : Sorry, I don't want to talk about it.
Que : as a young man, what is your opinion about young people taking in politics?
Response: it is a great development, It will make hardworking, respectful and intelligent youths participate.
Que : how old are you?
Response : smiles. I'm in my 20s
Que: in your previous rally n in all your posters, oyo state governorship aspirant Seyi Makinde always appear in all... Why are you promoting him?
Response : Smile. He is my leader so I have to promote him and I'm very happy with him, I am also contented to be associated with someone running for office with dignity and trying to be the CHANGE we desire in our polity and country.
Que : Why do you have so much trust and boldness in Seyi Makinde?
Response: Like I said, he has dignity and trying to be the change we desire. He is willing to build a better society which we will support him to do.
Que : Do you think PDP will choose Seyi Makinde as their candidate?
Response : I think Engr. Seyi Makinde is the best product any party can present now. He should be chosen.
Que : on a lighter mood, it seems you're not married, are you single?
Response : smiles. I am not married but I won't want to talk about my relationship status, maybe I'm single, maybe I'm not.
Que : How do you intend to control pressure from peer groups as a young man?
Response : there is no pressure and there can't be
Que : who are your mentor in politics?
Response : Engr. Oluseyi Makinde is my mentor
Que : why did you choose him as your mentor?
Response : I see him as welfarist with great political ideology, devoid of violence and unprogressive sentiments.
Que: how do you see Nigerian politics from your own angle?
Response : Nigeria is presently in the hands of deceivers and thieves acting as SAINT.
Que : Did your parents support your political ambition?
Response : I have wonderful parents that support me in whatever I do and correct me whenever I make mistake.
Thanks for your time sir. God bless you. God bless our country
via Loud Naija Media