In the evolving landscape of Nigerian politics, Rt. Hon. Dr. James Abiodun Faleke stands tall as one of the most loyal disciples and finest embodiments of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu School of Political Philosophy. His political trajectory reflects not just loyalty to a leader but deep alignment with an ideology grounded in strategic thinking, disciplined organization, and the pragmatic pursuit of public good.
Hon. Faleke’s political journey is a testament to consistency, competence, and conviction. From his early political engagements in the Ojodu LCDA Lagos to his current representation of Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, he has consistently mirrored the principles that define Asiwaju Tinubu’s leadership, including vision, structure, loyalty, and service.
The Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu School of Political Philosophy is not a formal institution; rather, it exists in the discipline and mindset of those who understand that politics is both an art and a science, as well as a responsibility. It teaches mastery of political logistics, inclusiveness, empowerment, and the capacity to build sustainable political institutions rather than fleeting popularity.
Asiwaju Tinubu’s philosophy thrives on the belief that leadership must be earned through competence, not entitlement; through service, not slogans; and through vision, not vanity. Dr. James Faleke has absorbed these principles and applied them effectively in his legislative and constituency leadership.
For over two decades, Hon. Faleke has proven that loyalty, when combined with results, becomes a virtue of leadership. He has never been swayed by political convenience or opportunistic alliances. Through the storm of political transitions, from the era of Action Congress (AC) to Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), and later the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Faleke has remained steadfast.
His unflinching support for President Tinubu, both in Lagos and at the national level, has been matched by effective representation and transformative community impact. From infrastructure interventions in Ikeja and Kogi State to youth empowerment initiatives, he has demonstrated that politics, in its purest form, is a tool for development, not division.
Dr. Faleke’s style of politics reflects the structured pragmatism of the Asiwaju Tinubu model building networks, nurturing talent, and ensuring continuity of vision. He understands that power is most meaningful when it produces prosperity and stability for the people.
Even within the National Assembly, his conduct has been marked by maturity, legislative insight, and a commitment to national progress. President Tinubu describes him as dependable, principled, and strategic; qualities that echo the guiding ethos of the Asiwaju Tinubu school of political philosophy, discipline, loyalty, and results oriented politics.
Every great leader leaves behind apostles who carry the torch forward. In the story of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Hon. James Faleke represents not just a follower but a scholar, a professor in the practice of Asiwaju Tinubu’s political science.
He has studied, internalized, and now teaches, through his actions, the lessons of inclusive leadership, strategic patience, and unwavering focus on results.
As Nigeria continues to evolve under the Renewed Hope Agenda, leaders in crops of Dr. James Abiodun Faleke embodies the future, a generation of thinkers, builders, and patriots shaped by the timeless philosophy of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Musa Asiru Bakare, Member of APC, political analyst, writes from Lokoja, Kogi State. October 31, 2025.