Dear Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka,
I write this letter not out of hatred, but out of disappointment, the same disappointment currently felt by many people across Igala land who once believed in you, defended you, and stood behind your political movement with passion and hope.
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| Sunday u samson by left why Muri Ajaka by right on the photograph |
You presented yourself as the voice of resistance. You spoke like a man ready to challenge the old political order in Kogi State. You attacked the system repeatedly and convinced thousands of young people that you were different from the politicians they had lost faith in.
Many people sacrificed for you. Some lost friendships defending you online. Some spent their money campaigning for you. Others proudly saw you as the symbol of a new political awakening in Kogi East. But today, many of those same supporters feel betrayed.
The same political figures you once criticised are now the same people you openly embrace. The same structure you described as unfair suddenly became acceptable. That is why Yahaya Bello’s statement that “your ambition is taller than you” has continued to spread everywhere — because many people now see it as a painful reflection of how your political journey has unfolded.
Sadly, your recent actions have handed your critics the weapon they needed to mock not only you, but also the supporters who stood firmly behind you.
Politics is not just about ambition. It is about consistency, courage, and integrity. Leaders are remembered not for how loudly they speak during campaigns, but for how firmly they stand when pressure comes.
What hurts many Igala youths is not even political defeat. Defeat can happen to anybody. What hurts is the sudden contradiction. You built your popularity by attacking a political structure, only to later return to the same structure publicly. That single decision shattered the confidence many people had in your movement.
You may still have loyal supporters, but the truth is that many people now question whether the struggle was truly about the people or merely about personal political calculations.
History has shown that political trust is very difficult to rebuild once broken. The streets that once praised political leaders can quickly become silent when people feel used or disappointed.
As an Igala son, I believe our people deserve leaders who stand firm even when it becomes uncomfortable. Leadership is not about temporary excitement or emotional speeches. It is about honour, direction, and consistency.
This should serve as a lesson moving forward. Political relevance is not sustained by noise alone. It is sustained by character and credibility.
The people are watching. History is recording. And politics can be very unforgiving to leaders who lose the trust of their supporters.
I hope one day you reflect deeply on the expectations many people had for you and how quickly those expectations turned into frustration and disappointment.
Respectfully,
Sunday Unekwuojo Samson