By Tajuddeen Ahmad Tijjani
In thinking about Jama’are Itas’ federal constituency future, it’s indeed imperative to avoid cynicism and blind optimism. The community has no doubt seen a cycle of expectations that didn’t translate into lasting progress.
Thus, the decision ahead is not one about choosing a candidate but about choosing a direction, choosing prosperity, and choosing what the future holds.
Choosing a technocrat who has the ability to change the narrative. The decision that the people will make in 2027 will no doubt define what the constituency’s future will hold.
There is a period in the life of a people when leadership stops being a routine and becomes a defining decision. The conversation ahead is not only about who represents the green chamber but also about what kind of direction the people choose for themselves in a time of daunting challenges.
The people of Bauchi North, which the Jama’are Itas federal constituency falls into, are mostly conservative agrarian, craftsmen, and fishermen, etc.
Should we continue without tangible progress in the aforementioned areas? No, we need to reflect on what is right for us and what sense of direction we should choose for ourselves. The time to make positive decisions for ourselves is now.
I have walked through our zone, worked at the National Assembly as a media aide, and seen the aspirations that exist alongside limitations of our people and the caliber we often send to represent us.
I was further exposed to how constituents with similar characteristics either advance or get trapped in a cycle that produces little change.
These experiences shape how I think about representation in a national assembly. Coming in personal contact with Hon. Suleiman Saad and browsing through his blue print, I realized he’s the man for the job.
Therefore, I present to you Hon Suleiman Gadau, a competent person who has the leadership skills that will make a positive difference in the green chamber because he understands the actual situation of his people and has the wherewithal to change the narrative.
Morever, in many cases, the difference between success and failure lies in the quality of representation in the national assembly. Sulgad distinguished himself with the knowledge and experience required to make a positive impact on his people.
Leadership in such a context requires an ability to build consensus and manage differences without deepening divisions.
He worked across institutional lines, which often brings a level of flexibility. After all, he is a business-oriented person, not only a politician. With this ability and flexibility, he has the prerequisite to attract positive development to his people.
Observers often describe Sulgad as a figure who maintains relationships across different interests and again avoids sharp edges of political conflict. In the domain where politics can easily become polarized, this disposition may also be useful due to the fact that the tactics of managing people require a high level of intellect.
It creates room for dialogue and collaboration, which is essential for addressing complex challenges and can move our community forward. No community prospers in a chaotic environment.
Sulgad has strong relationships with his neighbors, colleagues at workplaces, and businesses alike; this disposition would certainly translate to a positive vibe in the National Assembly to attract positive development to his people.
He’s a well-respected community leader and traditional title holder in the prestigious Katagum emirate, with the title “Santurakin Katagum.”
Let’s give this amiable gentleman a chance. I’m optimistic he will make a positive difference that would move not only the Jama’are Itas federal constituency but also Bauchi State, and Nigeria wouldn’t afford to lose this chance of having a refined gentleman as our representative.
Tajuddeen Ahmad Tijjani