When the alpha elephant can’t blow its own trumpet, the herds do and loudly so. Spotlighting
Honourable Aminu Suleiman’s Role as the Director, Tinubu’s Support Organisation
By Engr. Adeolu Arisekola (United Kingdom)
The political climate in Nigeria is always intense and full of tension during election periods.
It is atime when the country is usually divided, and various political parties take to the streets to campaign
for their candidates deploying intense cross-platform campaigns laced with innuendos, direct
vituperations, and political manoeuvrings.
The just concluded presidential elections in Nigeria have
once again highlighted the critical role of astute leaders, political strategists, and experienced
political hands in shaping the outcome of political campaigns.
One individual who stands out in the
successful campaign of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is Honourable Aminu Suleiman, Jagaban Gwandu, the
Director of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Support Organisation.
Honourable Aminu Suleiman’s astute leadership, strategic potential, people management skills,
political experience and dexterity as the leader of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Support Organisation were
exemplary.
He has an impeccable track record of political experience, which has distinguished him as
one of the most reliable political hands in Nigeria. Having been a member of the House of
Representatives since 2007, he brought to the table a wealth of political experience that was
invaluable to the organisation’s campaign.
He was able to navigate the complex political terrain in
Nigeria, building bridges and forging alliances with different interest groups across social, political,
religious and ethnic divides. He showcased his brilliance and competence as a man to watch in the
Nigerian political space, and his contribution to the success of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory cannot
be overstated.
As the leader of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Support Organisation, Honourable Aminu Suleiman
demonstrated his exceptional leadership qualities by leading his team effectively, motivating them,
and ensuring that they all worked towards the common goal of victory. His people management
skills were top-notch, as he was able to bring together people from different backgrounds, political
affiliations, and religious beliefs, and galvanize them towards a common goal.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Support Organisation’s political campaign strategy was a perfect mix of
online and offline platforms, which proved to be highly effective in mobilizing Nigerians across social,
political, religious, and ethnic divisions. Honourable Aminu Suleiman’s team was able to utilize social
media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, to create a buzz around their candidate and
rally support from young Nigerians who are tech-savvy and who were able to make the best
advantage of negative vibes created by opponents. He was quick to adapt to changing
circumstances, and his ability to make strategic decisions at critical moments was invaluable.
The campaign strategy was designed to reach Nigerians across social, political, religious and ethnic
divisions. The campaign utilized both online and offline platforms, which proved to be highly
effective in mobilizing Nigerians towards the Tinubu presidential campaign. Honourable Aminu
Suleiman’s team was able to use social media platforms to reach millions of Nigerians across the
country. On the online front, the organisation leveraged social media platforms such as Twitter,
Facebook and Instagram to reach millions of Nigerians, disseminating its message and engaging with
the electorate. The organisation’s social media handles were constantly updated with news,
information and events related to the campaign, keeping the electorate informed and engaged.
Theteam was able to create a strong online presence, which helped to propagate the Tinubu campaign
message to a wider audience. This approach was particularly effective in reaching young people who
are more inclined to social media platforms.
In addition to the online platforms, the Tinubu campaign team led by Honourable Aminu Suleiman
also utilized offline platforms to reach voters across the country. The team organized rallies, town
hall meetings, and other political events, which helped to create strong grassroots support for the
Tinubu campaign. This approach was particularly effective in reaching voters in rural areas who have
limited access to social media platforms. The team’s offline strategy was also commendable as they
held rallies, meetings, and door-to-door campaigns in various states across the country. They were
able to reach out to rural communities and connect with voters who may not have had access to
social media platforms. Through these efforts, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Support Organisation was able
to mobilise a broad coalition of Nigerians from different social, political, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, all united in their support for the organisation’s candidate. This all-around approach
helped to create a formidable campaign strategy that was hard to match.
Honourable Aminu Suleiman’s political experience and dexterity were also evident in the way he
handled the campaign. He was able to navigate the murky waters of Nigerian politics, negotiate with
other political parties, and forge alliances that helped to strengthen their campaign. His
understanding of the political terrain in Nigeria was invaluable, and he was able to use this
knowledge to Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s advantage. The success of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory can be
attributed to Honourable Aminu Suleiman’s competence, capabilities, and leadership skills.
Therefore, his contribution to the campaign cannot be overstated, and he has proven himself to be a
man to watch in the Nigerian political space. The success of Honourable Aminu Suleiman’s
leadership and the campaign strategy used by Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Support Organisation can be
attributed to the words of the renowned American politician, John C. Maxwell, who once said, “A
leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” Honourable Aminu Suleiman
knew the way, went the way, and showed the way to victory, and this is evident in the success of
Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s campaign.
Furthermore, statistics have shown that effective leadership is critical to the success of political
campaigns in Nigeria. A study conducted by the African Leadership Centre, King’s College London,
revealed that effective leadership was one of the critical success factors in political campaigns in
Nigeria. The study also revealed that the ability to manage people and forge alliances was essential
to the success of political campaigns. Honourable Aminu Suleiman’s leadership and campaign
strategy also align with the words of the former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, who once
said, “Politics is the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month and
next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn’t happen.” Honourable Aminu
Suleiman demonstrated his political acumen by being able to foretell the outcome of the
presidential campaign and by putting in place strategies to ensure the success of the Tinubu
campaign.
In the words of the great Nelson Mandela, “A leader is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock,
letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they
are being directed from behind.” Honourable Aminu Suleiman exemplifies this quote, as he was able
to create a movement that brought people together to achieve a common goal. He stayed behind
the flock, directing and guiding them towards success. Honourable Aminu Suleiman’s capabilities are
traits that are essential for any successful political campaign. In the words of the former United
States President, Barack Obama, “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some
other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” Honourable
Aminu Suleiman embodies this quote, as he was the change that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu campaign
sought. He was the catalyst that brought about the change that Nigerians desired.
In conclusion, Honourable Aminu Suleiman, Jagaban Gwandu, is a man to watch in the Nigerian
political space. His leadership and organizational skills are exemplary, and his ability to mobilize
Nigerians across social, political, religious and ethnic divides is a testament to his political savvy. The
success of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Support Organisation in the just concluded presidential elections in
Nigeria was a testament to the competence and capabilities of Honourable Aminu Sulieman as its
Director. His leadership and political acumen were the driving force behind the organisation’s
victory, and his strategic thinking, people management skills and political experience were critical
factors that contributed to the organisation’s success.
As Nigeria prepares for the future, it is essential that leaders like Honourable Aminu Suleiman are
given the opportunity to utilise their experience, skills and natural ability to serve the Nigerian
people in this critical moment of national unity he shared.
