Former member of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Rotimi Makinde, who is set to go back to the legislative house in Abuja has opened up on his political career.
He said: “If I had been a PDP Legislator and taking stocks of my achievements, today as a former member of the House of Representatives, I probably will not be happy with myself; but thank God I am a progressive person from birth.”
“Though I would have been so rich today as a PDP legislator, and enjoying respect from many government quarters especially from my former colleagues, in the NASS and also from the Financial sectors of our economy, with my series of contributions as a former member of the house committee, on finance that streamlined so many policies.”
“How many of them identified with even with the embattled former committee chairman, my party is still in control of the state, local and federal government. Even at that I still feel unfulfilled by our ways.”
“The Nollywood industry would have seen me more as their Ambassador because the Culture Minister, Tourism board, etc. would have reach my colleagues in the industry more through me compared to the manner in which they run, the selective implementation of the N3 billion grant domiciled in Bank of Industry meant to promote the entertainment industry, which was approved by the very NASS of 7th Assembly to which I was a strong facilitator as a member of culture and tourism committee.”
“But these agencies deal with us at arm’s length because I am more like a member of the opposition even as I remained in the party. Had it been I remain in the house, NNPC/PPMC that I served meritoriously for 20years perhaps would have been channeling most of their issues in the House, through me as usual, and that perhaps would have made them develop interest in my fantastic Bill on Pipelines vandalism, that no longer see the light of the day again and it would have availed the system the opportunity to guide them, in the unfruitful contracts they gave to some ex-militants in the name of protecting NNPC properties across Nigeria.”
“But Honorable Makinde na Buhari kindergarten guy that climbed the NASS gate to protect Rt. Hon. Speaker Tambuwal for fun… It was also very clear to me that my private attempt to float a radio station (Oodua FM) in Ife to reduce unemployment and to promote art and culture would have been lauded more by the PDP who seem to cherish achievers, as a noble contributor and the project would have been commissioned with several ministers and governors in attendance.”
“God damn, I am a mere Bola Tinubu grandson who moves patriotic motions to seek relevance and attention for those prison inmates across the nation.”
“Ordinarily my motion to cause the waiver of tuition fees for prisoners in those Open University could have gotten me a National Award as M.O.N, but alas I am a poor blind lieutenant of Ogbeni Aregbesola, the uncommon governor of the Southwest and in Nigeria as a country!”
“The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) would have thanked me for originating a Bill to seek provision of arm and ammunition for every men and women of the police force, especially for those who have served 10 years.”
“Chai! I dey dis Adamu party! No way. it is only in Nigeria that we see policemen running from crime scene, yet successive governments never care a dime! Well, I am a proud member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Not just that, I feel fulfilled with my name intact.”
“Another patriotic motion was sponsored by me to seek for the translation of the National Anthem into various indigenous languages, that would have sailed through if available to pursue it to the end, but I am happy that today Lagos State government is embracing that ideologies.”
“Forget it, I am a sinner, my sin is known to me, it was in my state we stopped the Tsunami of PDP coming from Ekiti State, we worked as a team to stop the onslaught of PDP.”
“We have to stand firm again. Our sins are many, it was only in our state (Osun) that the gentleman called Ribadu won election. The state of Osun shouldn’t continue to suffer for it and the need for fund continue to expose funding of the past and put our governor on his feet all the time.”
“This shall continue to be a reference to other states and the state shall continue to serve as a testing ground for regular bailout for other states to envy, there is God ooooo…”
“Well, as we begin our next round of campaign and pray the election favor our party, I feel happy that I remain principled as a member of the APC, I have no single regret in all my steps as a former lawmaker and for being a first-timer to have recorded such numbers of motions and bills, it makes me feel happy.”
“I was lucky to have gotten such wonderful opportunity to serve my people in that capacity and not because I was the best or the most handsome or most educated in the community but only by the special grace and favor of Almighty ALLAH”
“No controversy about this, I was the first Nollywood in the whole of Nigeria to be so privileged in that category, few people believed in me when I resumed and I was often described as “mere theatre boy” but today Nollywood lovers and fans across the world never got disappointed in me.”
“What then is happiness if not the inner joy? Suffice to say that I shall never be alone henceforth in this elective position and that is because I am no longer alone in the race, this is largely due to the fact that I have not derailed or spoiled the good name of the Nollywood.”
“I have been installed as Bobaselu of Ife, Fiwagboye of Ila Orangun, Mayegun of Ifewara, and the Bobajiro of Ede. I have never forgotten my people of Ile-Ife, the source of Yorubaland, I stay closer now with my people neither do I betray the confidence reposed on me by the great Ifes, friends, fans and family members.”
“Today I am not rich but I have so many reasons to glorify God, I am rich in knowledge and rich in political experience and more knowledgeable in legislative tasks, my people now see sense in fielding ranking person and this benefit includes having you readers and friends as my assets.”
“I shall continue to glorify God for bringing me this far. I appreciate all my well-wishers for standing with me even as my state is set to begin another journey.”
“I sincerely thank all my friends on this platform for being there for me and to those of you who feel bad for one reason or the other about my person, please accept my unreserved apologies.”