The usual tone of politics and politicians in the part of Africa and Nigeria precisely today, is that of glue to power of patriots, nepotism and religion bias of the so-called political leaders, who neither recognize God as their source of existence or political career.
These trends can virtually traced from local, state and to the national political spheres in Africa and Nigeria in particular. We have had senators and political office holders who vehemently sit tight to power for sixteen years in Nigeria and play political games in favour of their people, their usual excuses is that the people are still yearning for more of them. Well, that is never true because such political office holders have taken advantage of their unsuspecting people to root themselves beyond the proclaimed power to the people's anthem of democracy and political formations.
Beyond a political talk or propaganda, let's talk a look at the bridges built by Alh. Mutala Yakubu Ajaka, a man who takes the interest of the people over his personal interest.
A little glance on the antecedent of Alh. Mutala Yakubu Ajaka, the All Progressive Congress (APC) National publicity Secretary, is working on Anyigba, the fastest growing town and natural melting point in Igala Land, is becoming the center of attraction. A town that have been in shambles of development and infrastructure and was beclouded deep darkness described as "Abandoned Home" has received the linger hope beyond imagination the Alh. Mutala Yakubu Ajaka.
Difference from the 250 solar powered light stand that has illuminated the 23-year-old Prince Abubakar Audu (PAAU) in Anyigba and the night campus crimes that hitherto put the university in the spotlight have been submerged as its received illumination through the project of Alh. Mutala Yakubu Ajaka. Anyigba is now the City/London of igala land.
The then headquarters of the revered Igala Kingdom, the famous Idah ALU Ogo Aj’ Abutu Ejeh was doom to darkness but today, the town is enjoying light like never before. This made then described him (Alh. Mutala Yakubu Ajaka) as the EMANCIPATOR of Igala land.
The town of Ankpa is undoubtedly one of the biggest towns in Igala Kingdom, that have birthed successful and renounced men and women both in politics, business and other fields of human endeavour but has remained in thick darkness, until the light of hope shine through the town by visitation of Alhaji Ajaka.
For the sake of the common people, Alh. Mutala Yakubu Ajaka, have put up enough courage to fight the so-called “powers that be” as he knows power can't be gotten and sustained through human wisdom and greed but the wisdom of God the giver of power. Alh. Mutala Yakubu Ajaka, is going through tough times to make sure Kogi state as a whole becomes a new Kogi.
A man, who started as a personal assistance to the former National Caretaker Chairman of APC and Yobe State Governor and now became the national publicity Secretary due to the credibility, transparency, integrity, competency, capability and faithfulness rank him to that position.
Alh. Mutala Yakubu has displayed his God fearing heart throughout his journey and working towards the greatness that is meant to be their heritage as the Peace rehabilitation.
Recently at a meeting with the political stakeholders, I watched with ultmost awe as people cannot maintain the tin line between politics of interest and the collective interest of their State. Some among the so called educated whose reasoning faculties seem enlarged were also victims of this menace of “political foe syndrome”.
However, I was surprised at the gesture from Alh. Mutala Yakubu Ajaka, who smiles broadly throughout the event, then finally took the podium to address the stakeholders.
Alh. Mutala Yakubu Ajaka, Stood and address the issues of “politics of acrimony” a great matter of concern that has delayed the State and Nigeria at large from meeting up with their political demands of the 21st century.
A political idea where it holds, “if you do not support me no good can come out of you, I won’t appreciate even if you turn my compound to a floor of gold, we are not in the same party, or religion so everything good you do is still nothing”. No wonder, opposition in Nigerian politics does not end at the field, they will do everything within their reach to make your efforts count but little, all in the name of party and sometimes religion.
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, the 2023 general elections are just been concluded. Soon the atmosphere will be charged with politics and politicking activities.
I appeal to all politicians and their supporters to conduct themselves with the utmost sense of maturity and responsibility. Politics is not a do-or-die affair; on the contrary, it is a competition of ideologies and seeking for power in which citizens are allowed to make their choices freely without any inhibition or intimidation. Let the opportunity being given to individuals to vote the person of his/her choice as this is the so core value of democracy. Let's keep calm as the mandate of the people have emerged .
It is in this regard that I appeal to the great youths of Kogi State to be wary of any party, any group of persons, any politician, or any individual that will try to entice them into becoming political thugs and perpetrators of election irregularities. SAY NO to such politicians! Your right is to cast your vote for the person of your choice to ensure free and fair election.
To fellow politicians, I appeal to all of you again to endeavor to play the political game by the rules and not by violence.
We must always remember that God is the ultimate giver of power and the power use in the favour of the Masses and not to oppress them. For God alone decides who should lead His people. Let us, therefore, turn to Him to guide us right in the way we should conducts our political activities as we transit to a new set of leaders.
That is heart that every Nigerian should have, we have different interest, if I do not support you maybe because your views are different from mine, all of that ends during the electioneering periods, once a winner is declared and it’s fair, let’s imitates the Goodluck Jonathan style who in 2015 congratulated Buhari and made a political history recognized him world wide. There is no trace of him (Jonathan) trying to jeopardize the present administration in anyway, that’s wisdom.
My opinion is to challenge Kogi State to adhere to free and fair election and stays off new trend of political bullying.
Alh. Mutala Yakubu Ajaka, the national publicity Secretary
By Comrade Suleiman abubakar
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