Honourable Ali Modu Tela: A personal poignant reflection, by Dr Aminu Salihu Yakudima From behavioural psychology and natural instinct, some individuals are born with a silver spoon in their mouth. Others are naturally gifted with leadership abilities without the rudimentary methods of mastering it. Late Honourable Ali Modu Tela, also known as Alhaji Ali Kotoko and fondly called 'Man', was one such person. Even as a teenager, he demonstrated remarkable leadership potential. Even though I was reluctant to write, I was impressively attracted by his disposition, hence this personal poignant reflection...