Senator Shehu Sani has called out northern political leaders for their opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms, labeling their actions as a deliberate attempt to destabilize the president’s re-election bid in 2027. Sani pointed out that these same leaders were silent during the eight-year rule of former President Muhammadu Buhari, despite the region’s perceived challenges.
In a candid interview, Sani emphasized that the North holds abundant resources and has the potential to become self-sufficient if leaders invested in key sectors such as agriculture, education, and security. He lamented the region’s reliance on federal support, urging northern leaders to take responsibility for the region’s development. Specifically, he called for an end to insecurity, greater investment in agriculture, and improved educational systems that would empower future generations.
Sani criticized the hypocrisy of northern leaders who failed to hold Buhari accountable during his tenure, despite benefiting from his administration’s leadership. He questioned their sudden opposition to Tinubu’s policies, urging them to focus on contributing to the region’s progress rather than hindering national reforms.
The senator also weighed in on the decline of the New Nigerian Newspapers (NNN), expressing his commitment to reviving the once-prominent publication and encouraging its staff to remain hopeful.