A Nephew's Dirge To The Best Uncle and Mentor

The Lion of the Tribe of Humanity

By David Gambo (small daddy)

The Lion of the Tribe of Humanity
A lad’s wisdom has failed him
To sing for a personality yet unknown
So help me God

The Lion of the Tribe of Humanity
My hero my mentor
I grew with the fear of uncertainties
But you gave me hope

The Lion of the Tribe of Humanity
My teacher my wisdom
You thought me values
That are guiding me today

The Lion of the Tribe of Humanity
My admirer my love
You thought me how to catch fish
Instead of giving me fish

The Lion of the Tribe of Humanity
My pastor my life coach
You thought me to live for others
To give than to receive

The Lion of the Tribe of Humanity
My politician my philosopher
You thought me to change the game
You did changed the game in Taraba

The Lion of the Tribe of Humanity
My Uncle my sponsor
You said to me: I will give my life to provide education, health and food for you instead of monies, cars and castles

The Lion of the Tribe of Humanity
You touched millions of life
With your power, position and prospect
Many were the afflictions in Taraba
But you delivered us all

The Lion of the Tribe of Humanity
A Governor who never had a castle in Jalingo nor Abuja
A Governor whose relatives have no status of a typical Nigerian politician
You told us: I am the Governor of Taraba and not the Danfulanis

The Lion of the Tribe of Humanity
Your seeds are growing
We promise to start where you stopped
The family is green

The Lion of the Tribe of Humanity
You lived for Humanity
Irrespective of race, religion, ethnicity
Identity, background and belief

The Lion of the Tribe of Humanity
Today I do not cry
Today I am happy
Today I celebrate you
Because you fulfilled purpose

Rest in Peace!
I will see you again!
Pharm. Danbaba Danfulani Suntai

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