Shehu Sani warns Northern leaders against challenging Tinubu in 2027, citing potential threats to Nigeria's unity. He urges focus on regional development through current policies, emphasizes restructuring, and calls for supporting security efforts. Sani advocates prioritizing national unity over political ambitions to ensure Nigeria's stability and progress.
Former Kaduna lawmaker Shehu Sani has issued a stark warning to Northern Nigerian leaders, urging them to abandon any plans to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Sani argues that such a move could jeopardize Nigeria's unity and stability.
Speaking on Arise Television, Sani emphasized the importance of national cohesion over regional political ambitions. He pointed out that during former President Buhari's eight-year tenure, no serious Southern challenger attempted to remove him from office.
Sani highlighted the North's prolonged political dominance, lamenting that this power hasn't been effectively used to address the region's pressing issues, including poverty, insecurity, and underdevelopment. He stressed that Northern leaders should focus on leveraging Tinubu's administration's policies to benefit their region rather than pursuing more political power.
The former lawmaker also touched on the concept of restructuring, suggesting it could provide a systematic approach to addressing Nigeria's developmental challenges. He urged the Tinubu administration to implement such reforms, which could allow the North to better utilize its resources.
Sani called for Northern leaders to support the current administration's security efforts, noting that key security positions are held by Northerners. He emphasized that appointing Northerners to offices isn't enough; there must be a concerted effort to address the region's problems.
In conclusion, Sani advocated for a united approach to national development, warning that continued power struggles could further fragment the country. He urged Northern leaders to prioritize Nigeria's collective peace and unity over personal political ambitions, at least for the 2027 election cycle.
