Former Senator Shehu Sani alleges Northern politicians' visits to ex-President Buhari are attempts to unseat President Tinubu in 2027. Sani warns of potential consequences, criticizes Buhari's tenure, and urges Northern citizens to reject these political maneuvers. The situation highlights ongoing tensions in Nigerian politics.
Former Senator Shehu Sani has raised alarm over what he perceives as a calculated effort by Northern politicians to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Sani's comments come in the wake of recent high-profile visits to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State.
The visits, including those by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, have sparked speculation about potential political maneuvering. Sani argues that these meetings while appearing as customary Eid homage, are attempts to consolidate Northern political power for the upcoming elections.
Sani criticizes the effort to revive Buhari's political influence, warning against stoking Arewa sentiment without considering the potential unrest it could provoke. He describes it as a regrouping of Northern political forces, predicting the ultimate failure of the project.
The former lawmaker also lambasts Buhari's eight-year tenure, claiming it worsened conditions in the North, with poverty and insecurity reaching unprecedented levels. He questions the intentions of those seeking power again after squandering their previous opportunity.
Sani cautions that such actions could destabilize Nigeria's democracy and harm its fragile unity. He urges Northern citizens to reject these political maneuvers, highlighting failed projects and increased insecurity during the previous administration.
As tensions simmer, Sani's allegations shed light on the complex political landscape in Nigeria, with potential ramifications for the country's future leadership and regional dynamics.
