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It’s Idah’s Turn in Kogi East: QS Aminu Abubakar Suleiman, the Candidate of Competence and Character
By Christopher Sunday
Journalist and Public Affairs Commentator
As Kogi East prepares for another defining moment in its political history, the call for fairness, balance, and credible representation has never been stronger. Idah Federal Constituency has waited patiently for its turn, and in QS Aminu Abubakar Suleiman, the people see a man whose competence, experience, and integrity fit perfectly with what the district needs. His ambition is not just about politics but about service, responsibility, and purpose.
Philosophers often say that leadership is not about power but about service. Real leaders begin where self-interest ends. QS Aminu Abubakar Suleiman stands out as a clear example of this truth. His life and career show discipline, hard work, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Born in Idah, Kogi State, he represents a generation of leaders who combine professional skill with commitment to the people.
Born on May 4, 1974, he started life with values that shaped his future. He studied Quantity Surveying at Kaduna Polytechnic and obtained a Higher National Diploma. He later earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Management from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, and a Master’s Degree in Project Management from Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom. He also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Procurement Law and Policy from the University of Nottingham, UK, and a Diploma in Organizational Leadership from the University of Oxford’s Said Business School. These qualifications show his academic excellence and global exposure.
Professionally, QS Suleiman has over 23 years of experience in construction and infrastructure. He is the Principal Partner and CEO of CDP Partnership Limited, a respected consultancy firm known for its role in cost control, project management, and quantity surveying. Under his leadership, the firm has handled several national projects, including the remodeling of international airport terminals in Nigeria.
He is also a strong advocate of Public Private Partnership (PPP) — a system that brings government and private investors together to deliver projects. Through PPP, he has promoted transparency, innovation, and accountability in development. He belongs to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), United Kingdom, and the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS).
Every great legislature is built on people who think deeply, act wisely, and lead with conscience. QS Aminu Abubakar Suleiman has all the qualities of a good senator.
He has strong intellectual depth and an analytical mind. His training makes him a careful thinker who understands figures and systems. In the Senate, this means he will study policies carefully and support only those that bring value to his people.
He is a man of integrity and accountability. His record is clean, free from scandal. Those who know him describe him as honest and dependable. As a senator, he would protect public funds and ensure that resources serve the people’s needs.
He also has good communication and diplomatic skills. He speaks with calmness and respect. His training at Oxford University has made him a leader who can negotiate, build relationships, and represent his people with confidence and honour.
Suleiman is also visionary. His politics is not about power but about results — good roads, schools, jobs, and healthcare. He believes in using Public Private Partnerships to fund and deliver development projects. His ideas are modern and practical, showing that he understands how to move communities forward.
He is emotionally intelligent and approachable. He listens to people and respects everyone. His humility and openness make him loved by those around him.
Above all, QS Suleiman believes in justice and fairness. He has always supported power rotation and inclusion so that every constituency can have a voice. His aspiration represents this sense of fairness — that Idah Federal Constituency should finally take its turn in Kogi East.
In politics, QS Aminu Abubakar Suleiman has shown great maturity and vision. He once contested for governor of Kogi State under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and later for Kogi East Senatorial seat. He is now a key member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and continues to promote clean, development-driven politics. His political beliefs are built on transparency, youth empowerment, economic growth, and effective representation.
For QS Suleiman, politics is not a career but a duty. He believes ideas should lead politics, not money. He wants a system where leaders are measured by the impact they make on people’s lives.
In a time when politics is often loud and empty, QS Aminu Abubakar Suleiman represents calmness, competence, and character. His journey from professional service to public leadership shows discipline and direction. He has the intellect, experience, and compassion needed for quality representation.
It is truly Idah’s turn in Kogi East, and QS Aminu Abubakar Suleiman stands as the candidate with the qualities of a senator — a man who can be trusted to represent his people with honour and vision.