Defection Storm: A looming threat to Nigeria's political stability, by Abba Dukawa When politics is no longer a mission but a profession, politicians become more self-serving than public servants"_ – Emmanuel Macron, President of France. This quote highlights the distinction between politicians driven by purpose (mission) and those who view politics as a career (profession). When politics is a mission, politicians prioritize the greater good, guided by responsibility and duty. In contrast, when politics becomes a profession, politicians are driven by personal ambition, power, and financial gain, prioritizing their interests over public...