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A Facebook post by the publisher of inews, Mubaraq, on the desirability and possibility of the candidacy of Hon. Suleiman Babadoko for state assembly in the forthcoming elections, has sent strong ripples to the political permutations and thinking in the Lokoja | state constituency.
Hon Babadoko, popularly called “Gurza” is an accomplished businessman, philanthropist, and a seasoned politician. He is never an allien to the political landscape of kogi state.
Babadoko was a keen contestant who displayed a high political prowess in 2015 made great efforts to represent Lokoja | constituency. Not given it up to the white assumptions of political enemies on losing to win in total submission to the will of God at the last elections.
He remain a rallying point to his electorates, keeping a constant contact with those he consider political friends with active involving in the politics of grass roots,connecting with the diverse peoples of his constituency and this has further endeared him to them. He has since silently evolved into a people’s man in his constituency making him an epitome of political leadership in the constituency.
The possibility of his entry into the race for House of assembly to represent Lokoja | constituency will for sure trigger political alignments and realignments; it will displace every other candidate in the race. Babadoko will come to the race armed with array of advantages over every other candidate. Babadoko has massive support from youths, well-established political associates and he has a political structure boasting of a large followership and strong connections with the masses.
The Man Babadoko is being considered a down to earth Man an easy going attitute making him approachable and accessible at all times. He is an adept business man, spearheading the leadership of a number of business entities. These factors coupled with calls for PDP to take over the state give Babadoko the edge over other candidates.
Babadoko has proven his mettle as a political force by employing people friendly strategies to stay afloat and relevant politically after his previous attempt at the polls. Unlike other politicians, who after losing or winning an election, desert their constituents until another round of elections approach, Babadoko got more involved with his constituents up to grassroots level. Being a critical thinker and problem solver, Hon Suleiman Babadoko will bring pragmatism and strong development ideas to the state assembly.
As an experienced and successful businessman, he is an expert at working with people from various walks of life to achieve results, this he will also show in the house to ensure the advancement of his constituency and the state at large. With his excellent relationship with his people, Babadoko certainly understands the need of his constituents and this will be at the core of his contributions in the state assembly.
At 45 years, age is on Babadoko’s side. His work experience is superb while his popularity in his constituency is always on the increase. Babadoko’s candidacy for the assembly seat to represent the people of Lokoja | constituency will be a game changer. His candidacy means the game is over for other candidates.
After Mubaraq’s post, many people in the local government area across the five wards have vowed to use their resources, strength and intelligence to campaign for Babadoko. In fact, in Lokoja | constituency, the electorate see a vote for Babadoko as a vote for Atiku Abubakar because of Babadoko’s unalloyed loyalty to Atiku and strong connection with his people- the constituents of Lokoja |.
– Abbas Yahaya
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