The POLITICIAN 1000

When the clarion call of duty is echoed across a nation
very few have the audacity and courage of conviction
to take the proverbial “Bull by the horn” and
rise to the occasion. The majority seem to be content
to dwell in a state of mediocrity and inactivity, where
as the microscopic few, summon the courage and dare
to believe the impossible, and pick up the gauntlet of
sacrificial service for the sake of humanity.
From the prestigious and royal family of Bashir Wali
comes a man on a mission to transform the destiny
of his beloved people of Kano State. Honourable Dr
Zakari Mahe Bashir Wali embodies the spirit of political
service like no other in his generation. He is a man
whose heart and mind have been fully engaged in the
service of his people. Integrity, hard work and philanthropy
are his trademarks. He is a devout Muslim who
follows closely all the tenets of Islam especially as
they relate to the poor and the needy in society. It was
the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), that said
and I quote “Do not turn away a poor man, even if all
you can give him is half a date. If you love the poor
and bring them near you, Allah will bring you near
him on the day of Resurrection”.
This burning desire to help his generation achieve
great things was what informed his decision to contest
for the Kano state house of assembly, and in 1999 he
was elected as a member of the house. Such was the
dedication and political brilliance that Honourable
Zakari M B Wali brought to the Kano state house of
assembly that it wasn’t long before the other members
of the state house of assembly conferred on him
the prestigious position of “Chief Whip”, a position
he held for 4 years. He is an exceptional lawyer and
public servant whose passion for service and love for
the people of Kano are immeasurable.
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By Paul Okade
Once again he has responded to the cries of his
people for effective representation at the federal level
and as a consequence, he has decided to contest to
become a member of the Federal House of Representatives
in 2015. An audacious and bold step, but one is
hardly surprised, because such great fete’s of courage
and duty are exactly the stuff that his Excellency Honourable
Zakari Mahe Bashir Wali is made of. He is a
fearless go getter who is willing to climb any mountain
and overcome every obstacle which may stand in
the way whilst attempting to achieve his dreams.
Kano State, the great centre of
commerce has once again given Nigeria
one of their greatest stars, a
man poised to make history and
redefine the practice of politics in
Nigeria. He is a true democrat who
believes wholeheartedly in the rule
of law, justice and equity for all
Nigerians irrespective of their geopolitical
origins.
I sincerely urge the great people of Kano state to get
behind this great son of the soil and give him all the
support and encouragement that he requires in order
to achieve his goal of representing his people at the
national level.