Radikolo Of Radical Ideas
Monday, April 26, 2021
BOSETU President Winston Radikolo delivering Presidential Address
The Monitor: You are described in the trade union movement as a fervent, no-nonsense activist, how did you get the label?
Radikolo: Hahaha, I take that as a compliment. But you see comrade (cde) when elected into the leadership of any organisation those who voted for you and by extension, those who didn’t vote for you, entrust you with their welfare, their hard-earned assets and in some instances their general livelihood, therefore as elected leaders, we must take the privilege and responsibility seriously. In short, I take this responsibility seriously as a leader.
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