One of the clearest signs of political decline is when a leader who once stood at the peak of power gradually reduces his political horizon from national influence to the desperate pursuit of increasingly smaller offices. That is the uncomfortable reality surrounding Ibrahim Shekarau today. For a man who once governed Kano State for eight years and briefly pursued presidential ambition, Shekarau’s current political trajectory raises serious questions about long-term vision, strategic thinking, and leadership philosophy. Politics is not merely about occupying offices. It is about growth, expansion, succession, and legacy. The...