Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has taken a swipe at ex-Governors Nasir El-Rufai and Rotimi Amaechi, accusing them of hypocrisy over their recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Speaking at a press briefing in Kaduna, Sani said the duo lacked the moral authority to fault the current government, having themselves failed to tackle insecurity, poverty, and economic hardship during their time in power.
"El-Rufai and Amaechi should bow their heads in shame," Sani said bluntly. "They are the architects of the banditry, poverty, and hunger they now pretend to lament. They had their chance to make a difference and did nothing. Now they criticise because they’ve been sidelined."
Sani's comments came in reaction to El-Rufai’s recent remarks at a public lecture held in honour of Amaechi, where the former Kaduna governor alleged that “urban bandits” had taken over governance in Nigeria.
Dismissing El-Rufai’s statement as self-serving, Sani noted, “There’s nothing wrong with criticising the government. But when that criticism is born out of frustration over missed political appointments rather than concern for the people, it becomes dishonest and dangerous.”
The former senator accused key figures from the Buhari administration of trying to destabilize the Tinubu government after being excluded from top positions.
“These people controlled Nigeria for eight years. They had the power, resources, and influence to turn the North into a beacon of progress. Instead, they left it more impoverished and insecure,” he said.
Sani called on Nigerians to acknowledge the improvements made under Tinubu, particularly in the area of security.
“Today, people can travel through Birnin Gwari road — a route that used to be a death trap due to bandit attacks. Southern Kaduna, once abandoned and besieged, is now relatively calm thanks to the efforts of the current Chief of Defence Staff,” he added.
While acknowledging that insecurity still lingers in some northern areas, Sani maintained that the situation had improved when compared to what obtained under the previous administration.
“Nigeria must learn from its past,” he said. “National development must be inclusive, and criticism must be driven by patriotism, not personal disappointment or political bitterness.”
Leave a Reply