19/05/2026
The news of Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar’s retirement from politics has been received with deep sadness and disappointment by many of us who genuinely believed in his vision and leadership. Baba Sadiq remains one of the few individuals who ventured into politics not for personal gain or influence, but with a sincere commitment to serving his people and contributing meaningfully to the society.
His decision to step away from the political arena speaks volumes about the realities of our political environment. The Nigerian political system, as it stands doesn’t care about sincerity of purpose, honesty and what have you. The society itself often makes things worse. We choose relevance over competence and place personal gain above the common good. Until these priorities change, real progress will remain difficult to achieve.
While his exit may bring him personal peace and freedom from the frustrations of the political space, it also leaves many citizens worried about the future of leadership in our dear state. When capable and principled individuals become discouraged from participating in governance, it raises serious concerns about how soon we can truly get things right as a nation.
Finally, although he has chosen to stay away from the arena, I encourage him to continue inspiring and guiding the younger generation by offering mentorship and sharing his experience.
Allah Yasa haka shine mafi alkhairi a gareka da iyalanka da duk wani masoyinka.