Master-Servant Leadership and Loyalty in Politics: A Case of A Federal Road | By Asif Suleman Adediran

The assertion that a particular road belonged to the federal government was observed for several years in our community. As a result, states and local governments abandoned viable community roads. In my local government, Kishi in Irepo LGA, Oyo State 
In Nigeria, there was an abandoned federal road that passed through the heart of the community. 

For over 50 years, the road was abandoned, and I grew up in the late 1970s trekking the road until I became the chairman. We were asked to submit a one-kilometre stretch of road to be tarred and reconstructed.

I made a bold decision to suggest and ensure the road was worked on. Although I received backlash for choosing that road, it ultimately scaled through. At this moment, no refund has been requested by the state or local government for reconstructing the road. The people were grateful for the strides made by our government. 

That single effort literally took care of my political party interests, the community, and that of the leadership. It is important we focus on our collective responsibility to our community infrastructural development, as time in the life of an individual is of essence and desires for good governance are paramount.

In conclusion, it was a tough and courageous decision for me, as it almost seemed like a crime to tamper with an abandoned federal project. That is what I call loyalty: working with someone who allows you to work in their interest through service to humanity. 

Asif Suleman Adediran,
Former Executive Chairman, Irepo LGA, Kishi,
Oyo State, Nigeria.