By Bamidele Atoyebi

‎A question often trails my political commentary: “How do you understand the essence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu so deeply without being a member of his inner circle?” My answer lies in the principle of spiritual impartation, a phenomenon I first experienced in 2010 at Canaanland. As a baby Christian who had never attended the Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI), I received a direct transmission of the spiritual gifts seen in Bishop David Oyedepo; I immediately felt a supernatural urge to heal and bless. Curiously, I have noted that even those closest to such leaders including their own children often fail to testify to receiving this same spirit. This confirms that proximity does not equal possession; political and spiritual leadership carries a spirit that can only be caught by those who are truly aligned, regardless of physical distance.

‎

‎To tap into the political methodology of a figure like President Tinubu, one must navigate specific pillars of alignment, the first being a genuine craving for the grace you desire. Before my first metaphysical encounter with the President in 2010, I was already a student of his sagacity. As a child born in Lagos but raised in Afon, Kwara State, my admiration began with a simple pride in our shared heritage and his stewardship of Nigeria’s most critical economic nerve center. I saw him not just as a politician, but as a symbol of the excellence that my place of birth represented.

‎

‎By 2003, when he emerged as the Last Man Standing, the only Alliance for Democracy governor to win re-election, my curiosity turned into an addiction to his leadership style. This craving culminated in a life-altering dream where he occupied the highest seat in the land and spoke to me with startling clarity: “Had you gone to school, we would have found a befitting post for you.” That moment was my turning point. I was then a school certificate holder; that spiritual nudge drove me back to the university to complete my B.Sc. and prepare for a destiny I had only just begun to glimpse.

‎

‎The second requirement is spiritual connectivity to the source.

Proximity is not always presence; many reside in the corridors of power yet remain strangers to the spirit of the leader they serve. True impartation requires a frequency of connection that transcends physical meetings. For nearly 28 years, I have maintained a spiritual tether to the President’s vision. This connectivity birthed the BAT Ideological Group, providing a platform where my suggestions and publications often mirror the eventual implementation of the Renewed Hope agenda, from security reforms to national strategy.

‎

‎The third point is the necessity of honoring the carrier of that grace in your heart. You cannot attract what you do not respect. Throughout my journey, my peers have noted my unwavering defense and prayerful support for the President. A friend once remarked that my love for Asiwaju seemed to surpass even that of a biological child. This is not mere sycophancy; it is the recognition of a carrier of grace. Honor is the conductor through which the oil of leadership flows; if you do not honor the carrier, you can never carry the grace they possess.

‎

‎The fourth pillar is the recognition of the supremacy of strategy. One must acknowledge that political grace is a masterclass in practical methodologies. I have spent decades studying the “Tinubu Doctrine,” which includes the art of the long game building and maintaining a structure that outlives electoral cycles. It involves the principle of flexibility, forming alliances and being willing to yield for a higher national goal. It also encompasses the “Afenifere” spirit of pushing others to succeed, often using one’s own resources to build the next generation of leaders.

‎

‎In conclusion, political gifts are distinct from academic learning. While one can study political science in a classroom, the spirit of governance is a free gift passed from the higher to the lower. Everyone who has been genuinely impacted by this spirit through these four avenues will be able to do the work of leadership effectively. However, those aspiring to tap into this grace should know that nothing flows from someone you consider an equal, and nothing flows from a source you do not truly honor in your heart.

‎

‎True political impartation is about more than just observation; it is about transformation. When you align your heart, your mind, and your actions with a leader of great stature, you become a carrier of that same influence. By practicing the strategies of patience, structure-building, and selfless mentorship, a follower can eventually manifest the same results as the mentor. The path to leadership excellence is paved with the recognition that we are all students of a higher grace, ready to be utilized for the betterment of the nation.

‎

‎

Bamidele Atoyebi is the Convener of BAT Ideological Group, National Coordinator of Accountability and Policy Monitoring and a publisher at Unfiltered and Mining Reporting