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SDP Presidential Candidate Pays Tribute To Late Dan Suleiman

 The Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party(SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo has paid glowing tributes to the late Air Commodore Dan Suleiman yesterday, describing him as a man who not only defended the nation while he was alive but

also fought against its adversaries right up until the moment of his death.



Prince Adebayo described Dan Suleiman as an astute leader who served the country meritoriously, only to be forced into an exile for opposing subsequent military dictatorships.


The presidential hopeful added that the late Suleiman depicts a God fearing, committed and dedicated leader who was intellectually

inquisitive and most times compassionate, indefatigable, hospitable, well-meaning, resourceful, egalitarian, charismatic, detribalised, conscientious and philanthropic to a fault.


Read the full statement below:


DAN SULEIMAN: TRIBUTE TO THE GENERAL WHO FOUGHT TILL HIS LAST DAYS


It is evident that our culture continues to adhere to the unhealthy custom of concealing all the excellent deeds, actions, and omissions until after the main character has died.


This is undoubtedly true of the

late Air Commodore Dan Suleiman, a man who not only defended the nation while he was alive but also fought against its adversaries right up until the moment of his death.


Late Suleiman was a man of destiny, having traversed many pedestals of human challenges and

terrains. He was a committed and unrepentant Nationalist who believed in the unity of our dear

country. As a military officer, he was arguably the best fighter pilot the country has ever produced.


He fought to preserve the unity of the country during the civil war and up until his passing, he directed his daily activities toward fostering that unity

An astute leader who served the country meritoriously, only to be forced into an exile for opposing

subsequent military dictatorships.


The climax and eloquent testimony to Dan Suleiman’s singular and

enduring contributions to the development of Nigeria’s democracy was the roles he played as one of the founding fathers of SDP and NADECO leader. He was a great democrat who fought and defended our democracy with everything he had. We at the Social Democratic Party (SDP) are proud to associate with him as one of our founding fathers.


His selfless services are worthy of emulation and we are proud to be associated with his efforts. All by a dint of hard work, devotion, vision and perseverance, the great Commodore successfully transmogrified from a military leader into an unrepentant democrat cum quintessential political leader.


Air Commodore Dan Suleiman was a devout Christian with a mixed trait of the spirit of a Christlike character. It is to his eternal credit that he used religion as a tool in fostering national unity. His life was a true example that one need not be an elected official to be relevant to one’s community or nation.


He had in his kitty, the feelings of care and empathy for the wellbeing of others. He was not only a devout Christian, he was also famed in other admirable human endeavour and pursuits. A closer look at the other side of him depicts a God fearing, committed and dedicated leader. He was intellectually inquisitive and most times compassionate, indefatigable, hospitable, well-meaning, resourceful, egalitarian, charismatic, detribalised, conscientious and philanthropic to a fault.


Until his last day on earth, his love for Nigeria never waned. His passion for defending the country was consistent and extraordinary. It was not his profession that made his life remarkable or significant.


On the contrary, it was his undying love towards the country. Beyond Nigeria, late Dan Suleiman

touched the lives of numerous people across the globe. He was a very generous and sympathetic

personality who was always moved at the slightest spectacle of human suffering and pangs.


Late Dan Suleiman was an immensely profound philosopher. His thoughts and contributions to our political discourse are still as incisive, provoking and thoughtful as they are, when he was still alive.

They are fountain of knowledge that our generation of aspiring leaders should drink from.


As the Social Democratic Party's flagbearer, I have made the personal decision to pick up the baton left by

Dan Suleiman. It is now our duty to make sure that Air Commodore Dan Suleiman's efforts to

strengthen Nigeria's unity for sustainable development, revive our economy and combat insecurity, usher in 24-hour electricity across the nation, restore confidence in government through transparent governance and equity, and provide free and high-quality education were not in vain.


Prince Adewole ADEBAYO

Presidential Candidate of the SDP


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