Newspointer August 25, 2024
By Lamdo Gashaka
It is a rare quality to possess a personality that captivates the attention of all who encounter it.
For Prof. Jibrin Aminu the allure of his name and his hospitable demeanour distinguish him as a unique statesman.
Prof. Jibrin Aminu a distinguished educational career and his role as a politician who embraced inclusive politics are defining aspects of his enigmatic persona.
In an era overshadowed by the divisive forces of ethno-religious prejudice in our national politics, Jibrin Aminu serves as a reminder of the importance of striving for unity in diversity.
While some scholarly works draw parallels between Jibrin Aminu’s statecraft and the strategies outlined in Niccolo Machiavelli’s writings, highlighting his prowess as a strategic thinker, I hold a contrasting view. I believe that the Jibrin Aminu political strive has pursued altruistic goals in its moral quest for a nation where our diversity could be effectively managed through a shared commitment to unity.
Prof. Jibrin Aminu federalist orientation is evident in the composition of his administration.
Today, unlike in the past, we witness the troubling display of bigotry and ethnocentric divisions in our nation, with individuals in positions of authority often promoting such divisive behaviours.
Regrettably, contemporary politics has become polarized as some politicians hold the misguided belief that power must be pursued at any cost.
As we commemorate Prof. Jibrin Aminu at 85 birthday, let us reflect on our values regarding national unity and the promotion of Nigeria as a nation where primordial tendencies have no place for growth.
It is the desire for such a rebirth that I am again calling on opposition political parties in the country to come together and make our democracy worth its name.
Lamdo of Gashaka
The Chief of Gashaka, His Royal Majesty, Lamdo Zubairu Hamamgabdo Sambo (A through nationalist).
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