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“A noble leader answers not to the trumpet calls of self promotion, but to the hushed whispers of necessity.”
– Mollie Marti
These words in its full wisdom are connected to one man that is known in making great waves in the political scenes of Lokoja Local Government in Kogi State.
This is as a result of the urgent needs and desire to tap from his richly endowed humane nature of his love for humanity, a passionate philanthropist and an enigma unto good works. A clarion call was made by the high and lowly people of Lokoja | constituency, calling on the people of the area to as a matter of urgency and the rising need, to call on Suleiman Babadoko, former Chief Whip, one time Secretary Kogi State Muslims Pilgrims Board: A political house hold name, conglomerate of politics personified man,an expertise in public administrator,a grass root mobiliser and a barrier breaker and an excellent bridge builder.
His feats in politics started when he was elected as Ward Secretary of People’s Democratic Party,PDP ward D, was later elected as Member representing Lokoja | constituency in Kogi state House of Assembly 2011-15.
Making a U-turned of this political focused minded man, It is on record through out his tenure as Member representing Lokoja | constituency witnessed a unique and massive development in all the 5 wards with his people based principles of leadership.
He is known in the constituent to be another martial in galvanising, orientating people for political purposes and de-radicalising even those who are perceived to be political pundits enemies of other politicians.
Mallam Abdullahi Bala from Ward C who is one of the advocates of good governance described Babadoko as a man of high integrity, a powerful force that’s driving and keeping people to together in the wheel of politics.
According to him Babadoko has written his name in gold and silver, living positive footprint in the lives of thousands of people in the constituency. Hence the call to entrust him with greater assignment for the sake of the masses who he always want to serve.
This according to Abdullahi: “Babadoko makes me to believe that to serve the many, you first serve the few. I think this humble and versatile man is ripe for serving the multitude people of Lokoja | state constituency.”
Another man who was privileged to enjoy the philanthropical work of Babadoko from Kabawa, in ward E, opined that the future of Lokoja is pregnant with good omen and with smells of better leadership in the sooner possible time if people with the fear of God like Babadoko can accept the “whispers of necessity” this can bring result to own a better future.
Abbas summarises the personality of Suleiman Babadoko as a shining light, an inspiration to humanity and is a reason today many believes that his goodness to many people can be extend by entrusting him with re-election to work for humanity,he gave a reason that there are still good people who destiny is beckoning on them to help in reshaping and realigning the cause of history.
“The self sacrifice for the greater good is the greatest calling imaginable, and it is the bedrock of the greatest nations. The sacrifice ‘for’ self is the most pathetic calling imaginable, and it is the quicksand within which nations perish.”
“Be nice to people… maybe it will be unappreciated, unreciprocated, or ignored, but spread the love anyway. We rise by lifting others. This is what I see in Chief Tangwami,” Abbas said
Alhaji Adamu Aliyu from Ward B an advocate for “the act of credible people in politics” and tenacious fighting against the spirit of “Sak” Mantra. He extols Babadoko as the engine room of purposeful leadership.
Hear him: “One noble exception owing to this man is his down to earth nature,a gentle man per excellence,not minding stooping law for the underserved to show them love and Care. Probably a reason why his giving abilities ignited him to ventured into philanthropical way of life, where he do organise a day out with the downtrodden to show them special love, he awarded scholarships to dozens of indigent students in various tertiary institutions home and abroad.
Continuing: “In fact, I’m telling you that I will be the first person to stay on the voting queue on the election day,any body that want to be physical and economical cure Babadoko is the best option for us come 2019 and anybody that wants Lokoja to change with good things Gurza is fit enough to bring development for us. We have seen his level of love he has for our people when he held various political offices.” he concluded
It’s good to say that Babadoko has been living a life of sacrifice for the sake of humanity not only in Lokoja but Kogi State entirely and is being spotted as a man who can do all things for the sake of humanity.
Many are looking and counting on him to be the number one man to join hands with the Executive arm to safe and revive kogi state from total collapse. Considering him to be a rare gem amongst the many ones however, is one man who stands conspicuously taller than many politicians in character, honesty, integrity and achievements.
Many indigenes of Lokoja in regards to his fast growing reputation as a selfless leader said can be consolidated and better utilise since Babadoko did not turn down their calls on him to represents the constituency at the state Assembly.
– Abbas Yahaya
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