In a political terrain where arrogance often masquerades as strength and public office becomes a throne for oppression, Hon. Adejoh Halidu Usman Kogi rises — not by raising his voice, but by bending his knee. In a generation where many leaders sit on the high horse of ego and entitlement, he stoops in humility, listening with intent and acting with integrity. It is not weakness, but strength under control; not subservience, but a sacred submission to the people’s will. His brand of leadership is the rare kind that bends to lift others — a trait that has become extinct in the corridors of Nigerian power.
From the back streets Sabongari Idah, Kogi state to the chambers of legislation, Hon. Halidu’s journey is a living chronicle of what it means to serve, not rule. He embodies the Igala proverb: “The day doesn’t boast of itself, it is the people that proclaim its beauty.” His modesty is not cosmetic. It is rooted in deep cultural reverence for humanity — a reflection of true sportmanship and statesmanship, where power is seen not as a scepter but a shovel to cultivate hope. Unlike many who see governance as a privilege to accumulate wealth, Halidu sees it as a platform to distribute justice and plant seeds of collective prosperity.
To kneel in the African context is symbolic — not just a gesture of respect but a covenant of humility. Hon. Halidu’s figurative knee has touched the earth repeatedly: in Ega, Aija, Opu’Onufe, and Achema markets, villages, religious gatherings, and constituency outreaches. His humility is not limited to photo-ops, but transcends into the daily dealings of community service and legislative performance. Like Nelson Mandela once said, “The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.” In Kogi, it’s how leaders treat the people, and Halidu treats his constituency like a sacred trust.
Even when paid agents of political distraction peddled lies and gossip about him diverting palliatives and constituency benefits, Halidu stood tall — not with clenched fists, but with clean hands and a calm spirit. “A lion does not need to announce its presence in the forest,” goes the African proverb. In the face of vile propaganda, his response has always been simple: impact. He speaks less, delivers more, and believes that history — not hashtags — is the best judge of a man’s legacy. His projects speak in loud volumes, even when his critics whisper in corners.
Many from his generation entered politics with loud manifestos and ended up as merchants of mediocrity. But Hon. Halidu continues to show that one can lead without looting, serve without shouting, and act without acting superior. His leadership style is a reminder of the words of Mother Teresa: “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” In every road facilitated, in every scholarship granted, and in every welfare outreach done, Halidu kneels not in submission to politics, but in reverence to the people’s trust.
The Igala wise saying, “The elder drinks water with the mouth of restraint” — is a befitting parable for his political restraint, especially in a time when many young politicians are intoxicated with ambition. Hon. Halidu is not in haste to be noticed; his focus is on being useful. While others chase titles, he builds testimonies. While some seek applause, he settles for impact. In a nation hungry for genuine leadership, his brand of humility-fed governance is not just refreshing — it is revolutionary.
His knee, figuratively speaking, represents a compass in the moral wilderness of Nigerian politics. When he bends, he is not bowing to men, but to principle — to justice, to truth, to service. And this rare posture, ironically, elevates him far above those who stand tall with empty pride. As Jesus said, “He who wants to be the greatest must first be the servant of all.” In Halidu’s politics, kneeling is not weakness — it is wisdom. It is the leadership posture Nigeria desperately needs.
In an age of political wolves, Hon. Halidu Halidu Usman Kogi remains a shepherd — one who leads with a knee bowed in humility and a heart tuned to the rhythm of the people’s heartbeat. In the words of John Maxwell, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” And in every sense — from his style to his story — Hon. Halidu is showing that leadership is not in noise, but in kneeling. Not in power, but in purpose. And not in pride, but in people.
– Inah Boniface Ocholi writes from Ayah – Igalamela/Odolu LGA, Kogi state.
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