By Rayyanu Bala

At a time when elections in Nigeria is being viewed as a season of empty promises and fleeting appearances, Senator Wadada continues to stand out as someone who means what he says and does what he promises.

Last week, at a simple but meaningful event at his Polo Ranch organised to appreciate members of his campaign team, Senator Wadada made a statement that hit home. He warned against what he called “seasonal politicians” the type of politicians who only show up when elections are near, seeking votes and attention, only to disappear once the results are announced.

Wadada’s message couldn’t have come at a better time. We all know the pattern too well: politicians who never visit their communities, who contribute nothing to the lives of ordinary people, suddenly become regular faces when it’s campaign season. They promise heaven and earth, and when they win or loss they vanish again until the next election.

By describing such politicians as people who “reap where they did not sow,” Senator Wadada simply said what many Nigerians feel but rarely express publicly. This kind of politics destroys trust. It also makes it harder for people to believe in genuine leaders, those who actually spend time with their communities and work year-round to make life better for them.

True leadership, as the Senator Wadada reminded everyone, isn’t about slogans or appearances. It’s about showing up, not just when the cameras are on, but when people are in need. It’s about integrity, consistency, and listening. Those who only appear during election seasons can’t truly understand the struggles of the people whom they are seeking for their mandate.

For voters, Senator Wadada’s words should serve as a reminder to be more discerning. We must look beyond fine speeches and assess those who have shown steady commitment to service. For politicians, Senator Wadada’s challenge is even clearer: public service is not a part-time job or a personal project; it’s a continuous responsibility.

Indeed, no one can honestly deny that Senator Wadada has walked this talk. Across Nasarawa State, his projects in education, infrastructure, and youth empowerment speak for themselves. You don’t need a campaign flier to see the evidence; the results are visible in communities that have felt his impact.

However what strikes me most about Senator Wadada is not just what he has done, it’s how he thinks about leadership. He talks about competence, inclusion, and accountability, not as campaign shenanigans, but as principles that should guide every public servant.

Senator Wadada has also consistently called for unity, reminding the people of Nasarawa that tribe and religion should never divide us. As we are all aware, progress can only come when we rise above those lines and work together.

When Senator Wadada in his speech says none of the current governorship aspirants match his track record, to me, it’s not arrogance. It’s confidence born of performance. He has earned that right through years of tangible work and visible results.

As Nasarawa prepares for the 2027 elections, the choice before us is becoming clearer: do we go with the usual politicians who resurface every four years, or do we choose someone whose commitment has never been seasonal?

Senator Wadada, even to the most ardent critic, represents a type of politicians who are grounded in service, experience, and sincerity. These are qualities our people desperately needs. Wadada has shown what’s possible when leadership is about people, not power.

And so, to everyone who truly wants to see Nasarawa state move forward, it’s time we do our part by standing with a man who has stood with us all along. And this man is no other person than Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, Sarkin Yakin Keffi and Magajin Dangin Lafia.