By Abu Micheal
There was a time when Hon. Bin-Ebaiya Shehu Tijjani held no political office but had already earned considerable goodwill among residents of Lokoja. From Lagos, he supported people facing challenges with school fees, hospital bills, water supply and youth-related concerns. He reportedly organised his limited resources to respond to requests for assistance, building relationships that later became part of his political appeal.
Against this background, his election in 2023 was widely viewed by his supporters as a reflection of the goodwill he had cultivated before entering public office. They argue that voters were not choosing an unfamiliar politician but someone whose interventions had already brought him into contact with members of the community.
That context is important in assessing the debate over his political future and the arguments being advanced for continuity in Lokoja I Constituency.
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