For Saraki, It’s Time to Let Hair Down … as He was Sighted at Wimbledon

Life is a series of events often played side by side. For former Senate President Bukola Saraki, the slides of life have started to move at high speeds, with controversies at every corner. Thus, being a wise man, the time has come to slow down, relax, and let things cool a bit.

Few political figures have had as hard a time in 2023 as Saraki. Starting with the February presidential elections, due to being a major player in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Saraki was blamed for losing the state to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His critics failed to mention that the rift in the Kwara PDP branch ruined Saraki’s good intentions significantly.

The same thing played out during the state election, with the PDP losing once again to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Considering the face-me-I-face-you relationship between AbdulRazaq and Saraki, it is clear that the latter would have preferred anybody else for the governorship seat. But every individual has their fortune, so Saraki was blamed for the loss.

Since these two events, it has been tough for Saraki, especially with his reputation taking hits left and right. The latest instance of this is the series of verbal insults that Saraki and other PDP leaders have suffered at the hands of some increasingly influential persons. Although Saraki did not directly wade into the situation, as there were people to protest on his behalf, it still left a scalding impression of this former Senate President.

Having all of this in view, Saraki evidently determined that the time had come for a vacation. And that was what he did.

In a recent post, he pictured himself “having a great time at Wimbledon” with his children. According to him, the trip to the tennis tournament brought back fond memories of his father. Clearly, the man was indeed having a great time. Compared to his detractors, it is obvious that Saraki has moved. This time of relaxation is needful and well-deserved.