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
The political climate in Nigeria is always intense and full of tension during election periods.
It is a time 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 Hon 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 organization’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, Hon 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 toward 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 toward the Tinubu presidential campaign.
Hon Aminu Suleiman’s team was able to use social media platforms to reach millions of Nigerians across the country.
On the online front, the organization leveraged social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to reach millions of Nigerians, disseminating its message and engaging with the electorate.
The organization’s social media handles were constantly updated with news, information, and events related to the campaign, keeping the electorate informed and engaged.
The team 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 Hon 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 mobilize a broad coalition of Nigerians from different social, political, religious and ethnic backgrounds, all united in their support for the organization’s candidate.
This all-around approach helped to create a formidable campaign strategy that was hard to match.
Hon 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 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 afterward 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 toward success. Honourable Aminu Suleiman’s capabilities are traits that are essential for any successful political campaign.
In the words of 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 organization’s victory, and his strategic thinking, people management skills and political experience were critical factors that contributed to the organization’s success.
As Nigeria prepares for the future, leaders like Honourable Aminu Suleiman must be allowed to utilize their experience, skills and natural ability to serve the Nigerian people in this critical moment of national unity.
