In representative democracy, elections are only the beginning; performance is the true test.
For the people of Lokoja–Kogi Federal Constituency, that test appears to be yielding reassuring answers as the tenure of Hon. Danladi Sulaiman Aguye unfolds.
Elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Aguye, a first-term member of the House of Representatives, has steadily justified the confidence reposed in him by his constituents.
In a political environment where promises often outweigh delivery, his scorecard is drawing attention—both within and outside party lines.
From the outset, Aguye’s representation has been defined by grassroots-focused interventions.
His scholarship schemes for indigent students have provided relief to families struggling under the weight of rising educational costs.
Beyond education, his empowerment programmes targeting youths and women have helped many small-scale entrepreneurs find their footing in an increasingly difficult economic climate.
Infrastructure has also featured prominently in his legislative priorities.
The provision of electronic boreholes across communities has eased access to potable water, while key projects such as the Agbaja township road in Lokoja Local Government Area and the Sarkin Noma bridge stand as visible symbols of constituency service.
These are not abstract achievements; they are practical responses to everyday challenges faced by ordinary people.
Perhaps most significant is his recent facilitation of pensionable employment for seven indigenes of the constituency. In a country where job security remains elusive for many, such an intervention carries long-term implications for families and community stability.
It is this blend of social welfare, infrastructure development and human capital investment that has continued to shape public perception of his tenure.
Unsurprisingly, comparisons are already being drawn with the late Rt. Hon. Buba Jibril, widely remembered as one of the most impactful lawmakers to have represented the constituency.
For many constituents, to be mentioned in the same breath as Jibril is no small commendation. Yet, across political divides, that comparison is gaining currency.
Alhaji Muhammad Ali, a chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), recently offered a rare bipartisan endorsement.
Describing Aguye as “a humble and honest politician who matches words with action,” Ali noted that the lawmaker’s interventions mirror the people-centred legacy of the late Buba Jibril. “Aguye is touching the lives of our people like late Rt. Hon. Buba Jibril. There is the need to give him another chance,” he stressed.
Such praise from the opposition underscores a broader point: effective representation transcends party affiliation. When elected officials focus on tangible outcomes rather than partisan posturing, the benefits are felt across communities.
As the next electoral cycle gradually comes into view, the experience of Lokoja–Kogi Federal Constituency offers an instructive lesson. Democracy thrives not merely on rhetoric, but on results.
For Hon. Danladi Sulaiman Aguye, the expectations remain high, but so too does the evidence that performance—consistent, people-oriented performance—still matters.
In the end, history is rarely kind to lawmakers who fail to deliver. For those who do, however, the verdict of the people often speaks louder than campaign slogans.
– Musa Nasidi writes from Lokoja.
