Yakubu Nasiru Khalid
In March 2023, I wrote an open letter to Barrister Abba Hikima titled “Should a social fighter be a partisan?” The Daily Reality published the letter in the same month. In it, I declared the influence of politics and suggested partisanship in politics. All that I prophesied would happen to him is happening now. One cannot eat two corns at the same time.
On this day, 10th March 2024, I came across several posts by Hikima that revealed his hidden connections with a governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf (AKY). These posts, which criticised AKY’s government for mismanagement and unfulfilled campaign promises, were rife with political cultism, a trait often associated with the members of the Kwankwasiyya sect.
As I studied him, he always thought he was right and did not make an excuse for fault or blunder. This is quite the wrong line of thinking, as he prefixed the title “Esq” in front of his name to address these issues in such a way.
Hikima’s attempt to expose the weaknesses of AKY aims to get fame and widespread admiration from the opposing parties, but this will be in vain. As he considers himself a public saviour, this is outright wrong for him, and it’s too early to do so. Read, listen, make an excuse, advise and take action; these are what should be done for a well-sounding veteran social worker or fighter.
“Any momentary triumph you think you have gained through argument is a Pyrrhic victory: The resentment and ill will you stir up is stronger and lasts longer than any momentary change of opinion. It is much more powerful to get others to agree with you through your actions, without saying”~law 9
Most people who are happy about Hikima’s criticism writings are either members of opposing parties or those called “absolute blind loyalists” because they swallow everything without asking a question. What happened to Abba Hikima and AKY is almost identical to what happened to Sheikh Aminu Daurawa and AKY.
Many believed Daurawa was wrong, but the way Abba made corrections was unreasonable and impolite. People are not making a fair judgement. Resolving a conflict encourages one to insist on objective criteria, not personal interest. How many times did Abba meet the governor privately for these issues?
Lastly, I suggest he work smartly and silently within either a line of partisanship or as a social fighter. He can only do one at a time. A man who constantly complains is not the right person. Be a problem solver, not a complainer.
Yakubu Nasiru Khalid wrote via yakubunasirukhalid@gmail.com.