2027: We Need Tinubu To Develop Northern Region – Senator Shehu Sani

Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central) has said that Northern region of the country needs President Bola Tinubu in 2027 reelection to enable him develop the zone.

Sani, who said the country does not belong to one ethnic group, stressed that, “Power has resided so long in the north that it has become so toxic. Power in the North has not helped Northerners, the region is still backward in all aspects of human and capital development”.

Speaking during a dinner ( breaking Ramadan fast) held Saturday evening in Kaduna, Senator Sani said ,”Poverty and hunger have been so ‘weaponised’, to control the masses for self aggrandisement.

He called on all religious leaders across the country to shun selfish and mischievous politicians, who hide under guise of religion and ethnicity to divide the people, especially during elections.

“I want to advise northerners who are ganging up against President Tinubu, to instead support the government in the interest of progress and development of the north as against quest for return of power to the region.

“Politicians, who fail to secure appointment under Tinubu led government can’t manipulate us for personal interest. They have lost their sense of entitlements and now trying to weep sentiments of all kinds so as to be relevant”.

On issues of security challenges and dwindling economy , Senator Sani blamed former President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to improve on the economy and ensure adequate security of lives and property of the citizens.

“The whole security apparatus was controlled by northerners and Muslims, yet banditry and terrorism thrived under Buhari

“Many parents are afraid to send their children to school, because of fear of being kidnapped . We have heard of mosques raided and Imams kidnapped or killed by bandits .

“The clear message is that banditry and terrorism cause existential threats , with Kaduna as one State in the north facing serious problem of banditry and terrorism with the educational crippled in the rural areas .

He however said despite the current hardship and security situations, “the Tinubu administration has done better than Buhari’s years of docile actions against the notorious bandits and bad economy”.

He noted ,” The rescue of the Kuriga pupils, Tsangaya students and other kidnapped victims across the north in recent days by the National Security Adviser, Mal. Nuhu Ribadu; the Chief of Defence Staff and other security agencies deserve commendation, these are signs that there are some level of improvement in the security architecture”.

Senator Shehu Sani added that there is a need for clerics to avoid such Politicians, especially, those who have lost power and are now weeping all sorts of sentiments against government of the day.

While stating that clerics should use places of worship to preach messages of peace and unity as well as enlighten adherents on power of voting good leaders during elections, Senator Sani said democracy can only survive if there is equity; justice, progress and development”.