Former Air Chief Sadiq Abubakar Quits Politics, Leaves APC

Former Air Chief Sadiq Abubakar Quits Politics, Leaves APC

Former Chief of Air Staff and 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Bauchi State, Sadiq Baba Abubakar, has announced his withdrawal from active politics.

Abubakar made the announcement in a statement shared on his X account on Sunday, May 17, 2026, declaring that he would no longer participate in political contests or belong to any political party.

The retired Air Marshal stated that he was stepping away from what he described as the “murky waters of Nigerian politics.”

“I say goodbye to the murky waters of Nigerian politics. I no longer belong to any political party and will therefore not vie for any office,” he wrote.

Despite leaving partisan politics, the former Air Chief said he would continue contributing to society and supporting ordinary Nigerians in any way possible.

“However, I will continue to support ordinary Nigerians to the best of my ability,” he added.

Abubakar served as Chief of Air Staff of the Nigerian Air Force before contesting the 2023 governorship election in Bauchi State under the APC platform.

His decision to quit politics comes amid ongoing political realignments and preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Former Air Chief Sadiq Abubakar Quits Politics, Leaves APC