In today’s political arena, one man’s rising influence has become the nightmare of many opponents—Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi. Rather than confront him with superior ideas or sell their own candidates to the electorate, his adversaries have resorted to the old, tired weapon of propaganda.
For them, the strategy is simple: discredit Gagdi, weaken his towering profile, and hope the mud they throw sticks long enough to tilt the scales during elections. But this line of attack says more about their desperation than it does about the man they are determined to pull down.
The truth is, politics is about service, vision, and the ability to inspire trust. Any serious candidate who aspires to lead should focus on showcasing capacity, presenting a clear plan, and convincing the people with substance. Sadly, what we see instead is a fixation on Gagdi—attacks on his character, twisting of his achievements, and deliberate campaigns of calumny designed to dent his rising popularity.
This tactic is not only unproductive; it is insulting to the intelligence of the electorate. Voters today are more enlightened than ever. They know when they are being manipulated. They can tell the difference between genuine leadership and propaganda. And they understand that a man being consistently attacked is often the one standing in the way of those who fear free and fair competition.
The question is simple: if you believe your candidate is truly better, why not sell him? Why not engage the people with policies and programs? Why waste valuable time and resources trying to drag another man into the mud instead of lifting your own flag higher?
Yusuf Gagdi’s rising profile is not by accident. It is built on years of political consistency, grassroots connection, and an ability to speak the language of the people he represents. His track record has made him a voice too loud to ignore, and that is why those who cannot match him on the field of ideas have resorted to propaganda warfare.
But history is clear: propaganda may wound a reputation temporarily, but it cannot erase performance. Lies may trend for a while, but truth always outlives them. In the end, the people of Plateau State—and indeed Nigeria—will judge not by the noise of detractors, but by the tangible results and vision of leaders like Yusuf Gagdi.
Those desperate to see him fall should be reminded: greatness is not destroyed by slander; it is often refined by it.
WALBE OGAK
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