POSITIVE COMRADE
By Bashir Yahuza Malumfashi
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This poem is a tribute to a pragmatic prrsonality, a students’ union leader of repute, Comrade Malam Ibrahim Bature as he today celebrates his birthday
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Positive Comrade,
Fearless and bright.
A torch of courage,
A bearer of light.
He marches with purpose
Through hardship and flame,
Defending the people
In honor and name.
A patriot true
With a heart full of grace,
He stands for his nation
In every place.
Through storms of oppression
And voices of greed,
He answers the call
Whenever there’s need.
Visionary leader
With wisdom so rare,
He plants seeds
For progress with diligent care.
He dreams of a future
Where justice will reign,
Where peace and development
Flourish again.
Knowledge surrounds him
Like rivers that flow,
For learning and insight
Continue to grow.
He teaches with patience,
With reason and skill,
Inspiring young minds
To climb every hill.
Altruistic spirit,
Compassionate soul,
He sacrifices comfort
To make others whole.
The weak and forgotten
Find hope by his side,
For kindness and mercy
In him both reside.
A guardian of justice,
Courageous and fair,
He fights for the truth
With unwavering care.
Against every tyrant
His voice rises high,
For freedom and equity
Never shall die.
Democrat noble,
Defender of right,
He values each voice
And brings wrong into light.
He listens to people
Both humble and great,
Believing true power
Belongs to the state.
A teacher of morals,
Of wisdom and truth.
A mentor and guide
To the vibrant youth.
His lessons are treasures
No silver can buy.
They lift generations
And help them to fly.
Politician wise
With integrity clear,
He governs with conscience,
Not driven by fear.
He serves not for riches
or selfish acclaim.
But to build noble legacies
Worthy of fame.
Businessman gifted
With vision and mind.
Creating opportunities
For mankind.
With honesty
Guiding each step
That he takes,
He prospers through effort
And pathways he makes.
God-fearing Comrade,
Upright and sincere,
A man whom the people
Respect and revere.
May Allah protect him
Wherever he goes
And crown all his struggles
With lasting repose.
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© Bashir Yahuza Malumfashi
Wednesday 03-12-1447 (Hijriyya)
20-05-2026 (Miladiyya)
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