President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kaduna State Governor and ex-National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose public service was defined by integrity and exemplary leadership. Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special A…

…transparent and peaceful elections, arguing that the occasion required reassurance and statesmanship rather than combative rhetoric. According to Atiku, Tinubu’s response reflected the aloofness that has come to define his administration and demonstrated a lack of humility expected of a president addressing one of the…

…other period, and to preserve for younger generations some reflections on the nature of statesmanship in our country. Every statesman is, in some measure, a product of history before he becomes an actor within it. No public figure emerges in isolation from the traditions, cultures, and historical forces that shape his…

…approach to dissent, urging the presidency to respond to political challenges with statesmanship rather than hostility. He noted that the primary obligation of an elected leadership when faced with public concern is to engage constructively rather than resort to defensive rhetoric. "The Presidency must understand that…

…in democratic institutions. He urged opposition parties and candidates to embrace statesmanship and work with the re-elected governor, adding that "democracy flourishes best when elections are viewed as opportunities for collective advancement and shared progress." Speaking as council chairman, Sani said he was "deeply…

…a fondness for grandiose language, he seeks to project influence and gravitas. But true statesmanship is not measured by vocabulary. It is earned through consistency, humility, restraint, and the discipline to build patiently. Politics, like life, rewards those who understand that greatness is not attained overnight. O…