I WAS BORN TO BE THE MAYOR OF LONDON-FEMI SOLOLA
Femi Solola is probably doing what Obama did a few years ago
and not surprisingly eliciting diverse reactions. Femi Solola, an Ex London Metropolitan Police Personnel,
who also contested elections a few years
back in Nigeria is attempting to run for the number one office in London-The
Mayor.
London, which shapes almost everything in the
United Kingdom has diverse Communities, the number one man in London could even
be more accepted than the Prime Minister sometimes, so listening to very
ambitious and passionate Femi Solola delivering a passionate appeal at
his Fundraising Dinner held recently makes many admire his courage
and spirit. His motto, creating a better London, is further explained by thus:
Intelligent people suffer the agonies of fools ruling them when they refuse to
participate in Politics. Politics is about providing qualitative service for
the people, meeting their needs, giving answers to their questions and finding
solutions to their problems.Our team did not mince world in asking him if he feels it is going to be an easy ride, he opened up briefly below.
“In London, people are living in poverty and cannot make
ends meet. The government is telling people to endure suffering. I am here to
ensure we live well, and many time fares are increased incessantly. People’s
problems are being increased. I am here with a different mindset to solve problems.if
the present Government is doing well I would not bother.
Have you checked
the workings of London and all its challenges?
London is a melting point for the whole world, the heartbeat
and financial capital. There is no nationality you won’t find here. I have a
good idea of the people, my policies are people centred and this present
government has no clue. London has many intelligent and hardworking people. I
have stepped out because I understand what people are going through.
WHAT ABOUT THE POLITICS, DEALING WITH THE HOUSE OF
COMMONS AND SO ON.
Politics is service to mankind and humanity. You do not
study it in School. People with the gift of Politics are not in government in London
that is the problem we have here. All my life I have been serving people, as a Teacher
and a Police Community Officer. The people I taught in School are successful
Professionals now.
WHAT ABOUT FUNDING
That is the easiest part.89% of Labour funding is from the Union,
the Conservatives are sponsored by the Rich. I will be sponsored by the
ordinary people on the street, people who want change and progress.
WHAT ABOUT THE FEEDBACK
I will be going fully public soon; we have been doing a lot
of networking. I have not gone to the Media yet as they are not the people to vote.
We are presently reaching people and convincing them to believe in this dream.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE GREATEST CHALLENGE?
So far, so good, it has been quite positive though a lot of
people have expressed pessimism especially as per funding. But when I explain
to them, their jaws drop at the the way we have mapped out achieving our goals.
TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOU.
I was born in Nigeria in Ibadan, 44 years ago. I studied
English in Ogun State University, I taught the subject for a few years and I
contested but lost to go to the House of Representatives. I came to the UK and
worked with the Metropolitan Police here. I resigned to contest for the Office
of the Mayor.
WHAT IS THE PICTURE NOW
I see overwhelming victory because people are tired. They do
not want to come out and cast their votes because of the unpopular Candidates
being paraded. I know there are a few Candidates coming out now.
LB: You know once you go public; your life will be in the limelight,
are you ready?
I was born for a day like this .I am very, very ready.
