Shehu Sani Calls for Reflection as Northern Insecurity persists under Tinubu’s leadership.
In a thought-provoking statement on his verified Facebook page, former lawmaker Shehu Sani has urged Northerners to reflect on their response to the persistent insecurity in the region under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. Sani highlighted the apparent hypocrisy in criticizing Tinubu for issues that persisted during the eight-year tenure of former President Buhari.
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Sani pointed out the historical tolerance of insecurity in the North during the Buhari administration, emphasizing the reluctance to criticize the past administration even in the face of challenges. He recalled facing insults, even from the Kaduna State Government and the ruling party, when addressing issues such as kidnappings and killings on the Senate floor.
Shehu Sani Words on Facebook Reads:
“The hypocrisy of many people in the North is how they tolerated insecurity in the North during the eight years of Buhari and are now voicing out against it under Tinubu.
“It’s too early to forget how they shielded the past administration from criticism, it became almost a sin or taboo to criticize the past administration. At one time, all the Nation’s security, intelligence and defence apparatuses were headed by Northerners.
“Each time I stood on the floor of the Senate to speak about the kidnappings and killings in the North, I only got insulted even by the Kaduna State Government and the ruling party.
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“The North should look inward and find solutions to its security challenges. What the man from Daura has not solved for 8 years, the man from Lagos can’t solve in 6 months, even though he has the responsibility and obligation to tackle it.”
As the debate on the North’s security situation intensifies, Shehu Sani’s words serve as a call for a more nuanced and self-reflective approach to the challenges faced by the region, transcending political affiliations and focusing on finding lasting solutions.
