ABUJA, NIGERIA – A viral moment at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention has sparked widespread reflection on the fleeting nature of power, as former Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, was reportedly denied access to the VIP wing of the convention venue by junior security officers.
The incident, captured in a video circulating on social media, showed the former minister—who during his tenure commanded heavy security escort and unimpeded access across the country—now being redirected by personnel at the gate.
Observers noted the striking contrast: the same officers who once would have saluted and escorted him now acted as gatekeepers, enforcing protocol without exception.
“Power is temporary. Authority fades. Positions change. What remains is how you treated people when you had influence,” a social media user reflected.
The moment has reignited conversations about humility in leadership, with many emphasizing that political office is a privilege, not a permanent status.
Badaru, who served as Minister of Defence from 2023 to 2025, has not commented on the incident. But for many Nigerians, the scene served as a sobering reminder that today’s seat of power may be tomorrow’s checkpoint.
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