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By Mujahid Aliyu Abubakar Adeiza
What matters most to Comr Aliyu O. Felix is, making himself an instrument of blessings through which people can get succour for their problem.
It is practically dangerous to give correct assessment of man who throws in the towel in contest.This is because in the sphere of politics, contenders consciously and unconsciously engage in impression Management, Impression Management, also called self-presentation, is a concept in organizational politics by which people control how they are perceived by others.
It is believed that people are more motivated to control how others perceive them when they believe that their public images are relevant to the attainment of desired goals, the goals for which their impression is relevant, and valuable.
In Adavi local government of kogi State, people vying for different positions in the forthcoming 2023 elections having in the past months attempted to brand and rebrand themselves as acceptable commodities in the market square of politics. They have been mirrored from different angles of perception. Instances abound where some politicians are deliberately whitewashed to be saints while many others are portrayed as too pious to hurt a fly despite their dented past records.
Whichever way, this is part of political gimmicks people employ to sell their aspirants or candidates during electioneering.
However, Comr Felix O Aliyu is one man whose character and action have been consistent with his life within and without electioneering season. He has demonstrated uncommon love for Adavians. One striking trait of this personality is his openness and accessibility to all.
This is one uncommon feature among the political class. Virtually everyone who has come in contact with Comr Felix O Aliyu would agree that he is accessible in all ramifications. Felix’s, as most people call him, sits freely with all classes of people, relates with them and understands their worldview. To the elite, he can squarely communicate without hurting their feelings; and to the downtrodden, he understands the language to use.
Openness and accessibility to the led are postmodern demands in good leadership and only few leaders possess this trait. This is possible because the man Comr Felix has been through different stages of life which prepared him for today’s challenges and various leadership roles. As a student union leader, he could relate with students and advocate their needs even in the face of dire consequences. What matters most to Comr Felix’s is, making himself an instrument of blessings through which people can get succour for their problem.
In Adavi Constituency, there is a collective yarning for a leader who is open, accessible and has interest of the masses at heart; and Comr Felix’s O Aliyu fits into this mold. Adavians are tired of being led by people who only fit the bills of the elite. Comr Felix’s desire to serve Adavians at the State House of Assembly come 2023. Comr Felix’s fits the bill for all class of persons; there are testimonials on this.
Comrade Felix O Aliyu is articulate and as Member Representing Adavi Constituency at the state House of Assembly he will know what peg to put in what hole. I can tell…. Continue reading
