Senator Shehu Sani who represented Kaduna central zone at the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani, has lambasted Northern leaders, who controlled the affairs of the country, for failing to turn the northern region into a socioeconomic paradise.
The human right activist who did not mention names of such Northern leaders, however described them as politicians who were excluded from the government of the day and are bent on inciting the masses against the government.
However, the former lawmaker while addressing the press on Monday in his Kaduna residence, said the North appreciated the progress made so far under President Bola Tinubu, and urged the people to support the President in the 2027 elections.
“For those of us from this part (North) of the country, we appreciate the progress made so far by this present government and for those of them who had the opportunity to do better and they failed, we tell them that it is better they are apologise for the wrong they have done to the people of the North. And for the masses of the North, they should not allow themselves to be incited against government that is doing far better than the one that came from their side, they should not be incited against the President who had supported our own for eight years in power. I have heard alot of comments and remarks that are linked to tribal sentiments.
“But let’s put it in a better perspective, the Northwest of the country had produced two Presidents since 1999. One was President Umar Musa Yar’Adua and the second was President Muhammadu Buhari. And in all these elections, the Southwest part of Nigeria had supported the North and never gave any serious challenge as long as the smooth running of President Buhari was concerned. So it is only logical that we allow the South to complete their eight years in power for the peace, unity and for the survival of our democracy. And even if there should be another presidential candidate from the opposition, that candidate should be from the south west because that is equity, justice and that is fairness.
