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Ultimately, it is about choice. What matters to me is not the number of parties, but whether Nigerians are getting food on the table, a stable economy, and opportunities for a better life. No one is coerced to join a party—it’s about where one feels they can be most effective.

— Babangida Hussaini

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Public service has always been more than a job to me. It’s a responsibility I have never taken lightly. I was fortunate to be mentored by principled leaders, and that shaped my approach to governance.

Shortly after my retirement, the people in my community encouraged me to run. They believed I still had more to contribute—and I agreed.

The civil service is structured, with defined protocols and boundaries. Politics, on the other hand, demands more direct engagement with the people. It’s a broader space—but equally driven by the desire to serve.

Politics, in itself, is not dirty. It is a noble pursuit—it’s about aggregating societal interests and finding ways to meet them. Like in any profession, the difference lies in the character of the people involved.

I prefer to let the people and history judge my performance. However, I take pride in the contributions I have made on the floor of the Senate and in committee work.

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