How Adamu was Paid Back with His Own Coin

HighLife

Politics often becomes a ruthless arena where ethical considerations are easily sidelined. Therefore, the recent removal of Abdullahi Adamu from his position as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not an uncommon occurrence. Nevertheless, it should be acknowledged that Adamu’s removal was somewhat anticipated.

The APC is currently undergoing some internal restructuring. Adamu, as the Chairman, has become the first party member to be unceremoniously ousted. While critics view his forced retirement as a sign of defeat, others approach the situation with empathy, recognising that he is an elderly statesman deserving of respect.

However, Adamu’s removal from the chairmanship position has also brought relief to many. These individuals vividly recall how Adamu assumed the role and wielded the powers entrusted to him.

Adamu was appointed as Chairman in an attempt to mitigate ethnic tensions within the party. Entrusted with the task of selecting a presidential candidate for the upcoming 2023 elections, Adamu proceeded to endorse a northern candidate, Ahmad Lawan, seemingly oblivious to the explosive implications of such a choice.

The aftermath of Adamu’s announcement of Lawan as the chosen candidate is now old news: President Muhammadu Buhari distanced himself from any responsibility, asserting that he did not endorse anyone, leaving Adamu to face the consequences alone. It was the first clear indication that Adamu, although an elder statesman, had offended many powerful figures.

Considering all these factors, it is not entirely surprising that Adamu has been cast aside along with the old guard. In fact, if the current powers decide to escalate matters, Adamu may gradually lose all political relevance in the coming years, rendering him unfit to receive the respect due to an esteemed elder of the North.

And so, this marks the end of the story of a man named Adamu, who once chaired Nigeria’s foremost political party and played a role in bringing President Bola Tinubu to power.