The rise to prominence and the need for support and prayers, a case of Rt Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, Deputy Speaker House of Representatives.

23/2/ 2020

By Abubakar Muhammad Badu.

Today marks the first anniversary of the fourth consecutive re-election of Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase into the respected Chamber of the House of Representatives in 2019.

It is said when a man or woman rises to prominence, there are tendencies that a lot might be said about his or her person. It could either be positive and indeed even negative. It has been said constantly that the rise of a good man brings good tidings to his supporters and well wishers and pain to those who are opposed to his thoughts and aspirations.

The rise of Rt Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase may have brought to memories lots of the reasons why the man is referred severally as Mr humble,one who stands at the center where others looked up to, has left the stage. If the encomiums we have seen and heard since his entrance into politics are anything to go by, without doubt his rise will add value to humanity.

His simplicity and character is worth commending as portrayed in the manner he treat even the least of his staff and visitors through his listening ability and always goes out of his way to ensure they are equally treated without disparity. If he gave out anything for them, he monitored its distribution to the last point.

Those who worked with him at his former offices in College of Education Gindri,Plateau State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board are quick to recount the details of his generosity and altruistic disposition while he lasted as the director of works,Chairman Non Academic Staff Union and Executive Secretary in that order.

On account of his excellent dispositions he rose to the positions of Chairman House Committee on Federal Character in 2011,2015 and later Deputy Majority Leader of the House of Representatives in 2018.

The sense of loyalty is not lost in him. He was quoted as saying at a point: “You know there cannot be two captains in a ship. I am the Deputy Speaker and I am happy that Rt Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila is the Speaker and we are all product of loyalty to our party, the All Progressive Congress.”

His sense of relationship did not get consumed on the alter of partisanship as he relate well with members of other political parties that make up the house, as
he endeared himself easily to people with well-thought solutions.

There were times, I wonder if he is the occupant of the exalted office of the Deputy Speaker House of Reps. He is a person that is simple, down to earth without recourse to the position he is occupying.

At his house which I visit most times,people easily got along with His family members as they always said, we are here because of your votes ,therefore this is your house too.

Therefore, it is easy to hear people expressing joy in him occupying the seat believing that God must have brought him forward for the benefit of humanity.

There is no better word that could be attributed to him while he served the House as the Chairman Committee of Federal Character where people call him Mr employment. He is indeed an epitome of such good attributes that any good leader would like to be imbued with; and for which those who worked with him and are still working with him were given a sense of direction.

As a lot has been said about him,it is only wise that we begin to appreciate those kind words coming from the high and the low at a time when the Nation is in dear need of people with such values.

At a time when some people will think that he has accomplished alot in terms of attracting Federal and State Governments projects as well as assisting people in securing employment, he always say this words ,”I have a lot of things in mind, particularly projects and youth empowerment which is a very serious problem. Too many young people are without jobs. And as the Deputy Speaker, I will continue to be loyal to President Muhammadu Buhari,the APC,Speaker and leadership of the National Assembly in the efforts being put to assist the nation in problem solving.

On the strength of the above,we are calling on all to continue to pray for him and the nation while also giving him the necessary support to succeed.

Once more,congratulations,RT HON AHMED IDRIS WASE

Abubakar Muhammad Badu is a Senior Legislative Aide to the Deputy Speaker House of Representatives
Abubakarbadu7@gmail.com

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Rise to Prominence&Need for Prayers, a Case of Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, Deputy Speaker NASS – Hon. Abubakar Badu