••• Hails Dr. Audu as a Patriot to the Core and Exceptional Humanitarian, Citing His Massive Grassroots Impact Ahead of Politics
In a passionate appeal for competent leadership, Comrade Yinka Dallas, the former Executive Chairman of Ekiti Local Government Area (LGA), has called on a renowned medical practitioner and philanthropist, Dr. Audu Musa Idowu, to venture into politics and contest for a seat in the National Assembly.
During a special program and interview with Newsmen on Tuesday, Dallas a seasoned politician from Isapa, Ekiti LGA, spoke highly of Dr. Audu’s integrity, patriotism, and substantial humanitarian track record, arguing that such caliber of personality is needed in the political space.
While acknowledging that Dr. Audu has no known current political ambition, Comrade Dallas stressed that the time has come for him to serve in a higher capacity.
“If he retires, I will advise him that if we will not allow morons to still be governing us, ruling us, he should jump on this opportunity and come and contest him.” He said.
Though Dr. Audu’s potential constituency was not explicitly mentioned, Dallas’s endorsement points toward a run for the Ekiti, Oke-Ero, Isin, and Irepodun Federal Constituency. When asked about party affiliation, Dallas stated that it would be his responsibility to woo him to his party, APC.
Comrade Dallas shared a personal anecdote to illustrate Dr. Audu’s non-political, impact-driven nature. He recounted that during his 100 days in office as Ekiti LG Chairman, Dr. Audu offered to fully sponsor a health intervention program across all ten wards, including Ekiti’s largest ward with 13 villages.
He highlighted that the program included mass treatment for malaria, typhoid, and high blood pressure, and the distribution of 1,000 pieces of high-quality eyeglasses, a project Dr. Audu fully funded.
The former LG Boss also revealed that when he tried to discuss politics or offer him patronage, Dr. Audu refused, saying, No, no, you don’t have to go do this.
He concluded that Dr. Audu is too bigger than a group and that his contributions are visible to the blind, audible to the deaf, and sensitive to the least intelligent.
Dallas further added with a moral plea, arguing that it is the duty of good citizens to enter politics, noting that If people like Dr. Adu are not willing to come into politics, that means it’s willing for morons and sycophants to be ruling us.
“He is the type of person we need, he’s capable, he’s kind, he’s a patriot, he’s an indefatigable man being.” He said.
He further stated that Dr. Audu’s humanitarian track record provides the necessary foundation and conviction for serious political leadership.