By SULTAN X
On a warm February day in Kokona Local Government Area, politics took a refreshing turn away from rivalry and rancour, and returned to its truest calling—service to the people. At the groundbreaking ceremony of the 18-kilometre Angwan Takwa Junction–Moroa Town Road, one truth stood tall: leadership is not diminished by supporting others; it is, in fact, ennobled by it.
That truth was personified by Dr. Faisal Shuaib, OON.
In a political climate where ambition often overshadows purpose, Dr. Shuaib’s presence at the event—standing shoulder to shoulder with fellow gubernatorial aspirants in support of Distinguished Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada’s people-focused intervention—sent a message louder than any campaign slogan. It was a statement of values, of character, and of a refined brand of politics that puts communities first.
Unity as a Political Statement
The event drew an imposing gathering: elder statesman Distinguished Senator Abdullahi Adamu, CON (Turakin Keffi), royal fathers, stakeholders, party leaders, and aspirants—an uncommon but powerful convergence in today’s politics. Yet, it was not merely the attendance that mattered; it was the intent behind it.
By choosing unity over rivalry, collaboration over competition, Dr. Faisal Shuaib demonstrated that aspiration, at its core, is not about personal elevation but about collective progress. Supporting a co-aspirant’s project—one with direct, tangible benefits to rural communities—was not a political concession; it was a political masterstroke.
Because roads do not ask who built them. They only ask to be built.
The Road as a Metaphor
The 18km Angwan Takwa–Moroa Road is more than laterite and graders. It is a lifeline for farmers, traders, students, and families whose daily lives are shaped by access and mobility. It promises easier transportation, stronger economic ties, and renewed hope for long-marginalized communities.
By lending his voice and stature to this project, Dr. Shuaib aligned himself with outcomes, not optics. He chose impact over headlines, substance over symbolism. In doing so, he redefined political relevance—not by who gets credit, but by who gets results.
A Voice for Collective Aspiration
Speaking on behalf of all gubernatorial aspirants present, Dr. Faisal Shuaib struck a tone rarely heard but deeply needed. His words were not transactional; they were transformational. He praised Senator Wadada’s initiative, not as a rival’s achievement, but as a shared victory for the people.
More importantly, he issued a quiet but firm call for a new political culture—one anchored on unity, mutual respect, and the understanding that politics should never tear apart families, friendships, or communities.
His enduring mantra echoed once again, not as rhetoric, but as lived philosophy:
One Love. One People. One Destiny.
Statesmanship in Action
In his response, Senator Wadada acknowledged the solidarity shown, reaffirming that the road project reflects his commitment to easing transportation challenges and stimulating economic activity across Kokona and its environs. Yet, the moment had already transcended individual ambition. It had become a lesson in statesmanship.
Dr. Faisal Shuaib did not merely attend an inauguration.
He endorsed a principle: that leadership is measured by how much good you support—even when it is not directly yours.
The Difference Maker
This is what distinguishes Dr. Faisal Shuaib’s brand of politics. It is calm, confident, and secure enough to celebrate others. It understands that governance is a relay, not a solo race. And it recognizes that history remembers those who built bridges, not those who burned them.
In Kokona, a road was flagged off.
But more importantly, a standard was raised
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And in that defining moment, Dr. Faisal Shuaib stood not just as an aspirant—but as a patriot, a unifier, and a statesman in practice.
SULTAN X a public Affairs Analyst Writes from Wamba