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By Lawan Bukar Maigana
A United States congressman, Main Owens as soon as stated, ‘I’ve an excessive amount of respect and admiration for individuals who put themselves on the road.’
Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s political doppelgänger, Awana Alhaji Gana, typically describe him as an exemplary chief as a result of, based on him, he was taught as a toddler in Islamic college {that a} chief is a servant of the individuals and a loyal servant sacrifices his life to guard his masters – the individuals.
Certainly, this was justified by Shettima when he was Governor of Borno State. He stood his floor to guard his individuals and by no means ran away from battle, placing his life on the road and confronting the monsters known as Boko Haram. He mobilised the police, rallied troopers, and established the Civilian JTF – a gaggle of patriotic younger people who find themselves at all times able to sacrifice their lives for his or her nation – which helped to stem the tide of the insurgency.
The worry in Maiduguri in 2014 was so intense that some notable individuals, politicians, and non-politicians needed to relocate their households to Abuja. Shettima, who was overseas at the moment, canceled the task, returned residence, and mobilised residents to rise in protection of their ancestry. They succeeded in pushing the enemies again. That was the time when all people thought the cursed parts had hoisted their flags within the metropolis of Maiduguri.
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Based mostly on the sleepless nights he had endured within the latter a part of his first tenure – shifting from one capturing or bombing scene to the opposite and liaising with the federal authorities to guard Borno individuals – most observers really thought he would simply hen out and never trouble to hunt a second time period in workplace. However he contested, received, and sustained the combat towards the enemies.
VP Shettima has at all times attracted one of the best brains to himself, being a first-rate mental as properly. This why it wasn’t tough for him and this outstanding look-alike to seek out one another and join.
In contrast to different politicians who solely learn articles written by their admirers and watch actions completed by others of their names with out appreciation, Shettima retains his eagle eyes round, following all the pieces that includes his identify and displaying appreciation. He doesn’t look down on individuals, which is why his political community is filled with numerous individuals of all courses.
This jogs my memory of the primary time he known as to understand me once I wrote an article titled “Kashim Shettima: Braveness, Conviction Can’t Kill a Man,” in 2022 which was revealed in lots of nationwide dailies throughout the nation.
Apparently, when VP Shettima met Alhaji Gana, who politically mimics him, he noticed the hanging similarities between himself and the latter.
Kashim Shettima is thought for visiting his mates, honouring their particular invites, and standing with them throughout making an attempt occasions. These quintessential traits have been maintained by his political doppelgänger whose mates work with him. Awana attends marriages, condoles with individuals who misplaced their family members, and organises a caricature of each political occasion the VP has attends.
VP Shettima as soon as once more confirmed the humane aspect of him just lately when he posted on Fb that: “On Tuesday, I paid a condolence go to to the household of my brother, good friend, and colleague at Zenith Financial institution, Chief Kester Christopher Kenechuku Ogualili, who handed away on Could 3, 2024. Kester and I’ve come a good distance, and now that he’s no extra, we are going to step in to fill the vacuum created by his demise.”
Lawan Bukar Maigana writes from Borno and might be reached by way of electronic mail: [email protected]
