Jeremiah Amodu is in politics for the survival of his town, says Jibrin Egbolo
A grassroots mobiliser and businessman, Isah Jibrin Egbolo, has described Hon. Jeremiah F. Amodu as a politician driven by service to his community and a belief that a true leader inspires, motivates and guides others towards a shared vision.
Egbolo, who spoke on Amodu’s social and political behaviour in Kogi politics, said the politician is gregarious, adaptable, proactive and guided by integrity.
According to him, Amodu is in politics for the survival of his town and sees service to humanity as an act of faith. He said Amodu believes good things take time, that no one knows what will happen next, and that “the secret of blessings is in giving.”
Egbolo said Amodu advises party members and leaders that every successful person has a painful story, and every painful story has a good ending.
He added that Amodu holds that the Usman Ododo (Kogi governor) and Joel Oyibo (deputy governor) support groups are not gatherings of hooligans or pocket-driven individuals. Amodu’s political journey has had setbacks, Egbolo said, but he believes it is easier when one leaves the battle to God. Rather than despair over the actions of detractors, he sees them as a pathway to greatness.
Egbolo said Amodu has also expressed concern about needless ego among individuals who attain “bread and butter” leadership positions. He believes a poor social quotient and upbringing affect a person’s social standing.
On community service, Egbolo said Amodu has built and maintained road networks in his community and supports underprivileged students in Oforachi Ward 1, Emachi-Oko, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area. He said this has earned Amodu wide admiration.
With the 2027 elections approaching, Egbolo said Amodu is confident of a landslide victory for the APC.
He also advised the Igalamela/Odolu LGA Chairman, Hon. Ayuba Shuaibu, to embark on grassroots development projects, particularly the Ajaka-Ibochi and Emachi-Oko roads, to ease transportation and ecological problems in the area.
