By Concerned Adamawa Citizen
For over five years, Ambassador Muhammad Jameel Zubairu—the 2019 PDP governorship candidate in Adamawa State—has maintained a conspicuous silence that continues to unsettle the state’s political landscape.
Once a dominant voice on the campaign trail, his sudden retreat from public life has left allies, opponents, and political strategists speculating about his next move—or whether he intends to make one at all.
To some, his silence reflects lingering wounds of betrayal from the 2019 elections. Others interpret it as strategic—a calculated pause before a potential political resurgence. There are also those who believe Ambassador Jameel has quietly stepped away from politics, choosing either dignified retirement or a wait-and-see approach until the PDP’s national convention provides clearer direction.
Within the PDP, opinions are split. While some party insiders affirm his unwavering loyalty, others believe he’s working behind the curtain, potentially aligned with the Atiku-led Sabon Tafiya movement. But without a public statement, such claims remain conjecture.
What remains undisputed is Ambassador Jameel’s political and diplomatic pedigree. With over 34 years in foreign service, he has served in various high-profile roles—from Protocol Officer to Minister Counsellor, and as State Chief of Protocol under administrations including those of General Muhammadu Buhari and President Goodluck Jonathan. His legacy is defined by competence, discretion, and quiet influence.
And it is precisely that quiet influence that unnerves the current crop of 2027 governorship aspirants. His silence is not seen as surrender—but as suspense. Should he re-enter the scene, it is expected to be with surgical precision, not public fanfare.
Ambassador Jameel’s deep ties to Adamawa and his unshaken commitment to its progress remain unquestioned. To those attuned to the pulse of the state’s politics, his silence is not absence—it is presence cloaked in restraint. It’s the quiet of a lion before the roar.
As the 2027 election season approaches, uncertainty looms large. And until Ambassador Jameel breaks his silence, every aspirant will tread carefully—watching, waiting, and wondering whether the lion will rise once more.
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