By Rayyanu Bala

In political landscape of Nasarawa State, few figures have inspired the kind of loyalty and admiration that Senator Wadada commands, especially among the youth. One such loyal supporter is Yusuf Zangon Daura, a young flaying officer, whose admiration for the Senator dates back to his flying school days. For Yusuf, Senator Wadada is not just a political figure; he is a role model, a beacon of leadership and character that has left a lasting impression on him.

Of- course, Yusuf’s recent gesture speaks volumes. He personally printed exercise books branded with Senator Wadada’s image and name, not for profit, not for politics, but out of genuine admiration. In Nigeria or in Nasarawa state to specific, where political support often hinges on material gain or on certain sentiments, Yusuf’s action is refreshingly sincere. It is the kind of grassroots endorsement that carries emotional weight, not just political significance.

Indeed, this act of Yusuf Zangon Daura also underscores something deeper: a belief in a new kind of leadership. When young people begin to invest their time and resources to promote a leader they believe in, without being coerced or compensated, it signals a shift. It tells us that the youth are not apathetic. They are watching. They are choosing. They are participating.

What is more, Senator Wadada’s influence on Yusuf is personal, but it reflects a broader appeal. The Senator’s reputation for integrity, accessibility, and developmental vision has earned him admirers across the state and across Nigeria. For Yusuf, who is from Katsina state supporting Senator Wadada’s future bid for the Governorship of Nasarawa State is more than political, it is aspirational.

“Insha Allah, Senator Wadada will be the next Governor of Nasarawa State,” Yusuf says with conviction. It is a statement filled with faith, both spiritual and civic. Faith in God’s will, and faith in the Senator’s ability to lead with purpose and principle.

Therefore as we move closer to another 2027 elections , Yusuf’s story reminds us that leadership is not just about politics and power, it’s about people. It’s about the stories we don’t often hear: of students in flying schools who find inspiration in public figures, of quiet acts of loyalty that echo louder than any campaign rally or slogans.

However, if Senator Wadada can continue to inspire the youth the way he has inspired Yusuf, then perhaps Nasarawa State is indeed on the brink of a new chapter, one that will be written not just by politicians, but by the people who believe in them.