Gambo Mubarak: The Quiet Revolution Brewing in Taraba Central
By Osaro Adamu Osaro
In the heart of Taraba Central, a quiet political revolution is brewing. Conversations across town halls, market squares, and youth forums are increasingly centered on one name; Gambo Mubarak. As 2027 approaches, the question on many lips is no longer “Who will run?” but “How soon can he lead?”
You might wonder why his candidacy is generating such buzz among party faithfuls and grassroots citizens alike. I have wondered too. And after careful reflection, the answer lies in one undeniable truth: Taraba Central is hungry for real leadership. They are tired, tired of being the benchmark for missed opportunities in a country where other regions are leaping forward.
The region is rich in both human and material resources, yet remains impoverished by failed representation. We have elected leaders who promised democracy but delivered disenchantment. Leaders who, rather than channel our wealth for progress, chose to play the script of Alfie Solomons, the cunning gangster from the British series Peaky Blinders when what we truly needed was the heart and honesty of an Muhammadu Buhari.
Travel beyond our borders and the contrast is painful. In states like Kano and Cross River, senators are driving educational reforms, supporting tech innovation, and creating meaningful youth employment. But here in Taraba Central? We are too often remembered only during elections offered token “palliatives” that vanish as soon as the ballots are counted.
That model has failed. And that is precisely why Gambo Mubarak is not just a candidate, he is a movement. His re-emergence is timely and strategic. He represents a much-needed generational shift: a fresh vision rooted in competence, accessibility, and sincere commitment to his people. With a Ph.D. in view in Election and Party Politics, and a solid record of legislative service, Mubarak is not only qualified, he’s primed for the moment.
Already, he has empowered over 3,800 people with vocational tools, startup funds, and social support structures designed not for short-term applause, but for long-term impact. His interventions are not acts of charity, they are systems of change. He’s building a new political culture; one that prioritizes inclusion, empowers women, supports youth, and drives sustainable development.
“Taraba Central doesn’t need another political manager. What it needs is a visionary executor, and that’s exactly who Gambo Mubarak is,” says Auwal Usman, a youth organizer in Garba Chede, Bali.
As the momentum swells, Gambo Mubarak has become a symbol of what is possible when politics is no longer about position but about purpose. He understands the legislative ropes, the nuances of party dynamics, and more importantly, he understands us, the people he seeks to serve.
If Taraba Central truly wants transformation, then 2027 must be about substance, not sentiment. Gambo Mubarak is offering us a new kind of leadership, one we must not let pass by.
