People First Politics: How Hon. Salisu Muktari Is Using Political Influence to Secure Potiskum’s Place in Yobe’s Development Agenda
Potiskum LGA Eyes@muhammadnuraibrahim848393
5 days ago
In the competitive terrain of grassroots politics, leadership is often judged by how effectively a public official uses political influence to advance the interests of the people. In Potiskum Local Government Area, Hon. Salisu Muktari is widely seen as embodying a style of politics that places community interest above personal gain.
Hon. Salisu Muktari has demonstrated a clear understanding of the dynamics of power by strategically positioning Potiskum within the decision-making orbit of the state government. Rather than using political access for self-promotion, the chairman has consistently deployed it as a platform to advocate for development projects and public investments that directly benefit the people.
Central to this approach is his productive working relationship with the Governor of Yobe State, H.E. Hon. Mai Mala Buni; this political synergy has helped ensure that the needs and priorities of Potiskum remain visible within the state’s broader development framework.
Through sustained engagement with the state leadership, Hon. Salisu Muktari has helped position Potiskum as a strategic beneficiary of government interventions aimed at improving infrastructure, strengthening public services, and expanding economic opportunities across communities.
Beyond the state level, the chairman has also intensified efforts to attract development initiatives from federal ministries, departments, and agencies, further expanding opportunities for growth, empowerment programs, and improved service delivery within the local government.
This brand of politics—where influence is consciously used as a tool for representation and advocacy—has strengthened public confidence in local governance.
Hon. Salisu Muktari’s leadership offers a compelling example of pragmatic grassroots politics, where loyalty, access, and strategic engagement are harnessed not for personal advantage but to protect and promote the collective interests of the people.
Mal. Ibrahim M. Nura
Special Assistant on Information and Communication
Office of the Executive Chairman, Potiskum Local Government Area.
