Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has described the emotional reaction to the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari as unprecedented in Nigeria’s history.
Speaking during an interview with The Punch, Sani reflected on the aftermath of Buhari’s death and the widespread anger expressed by many Nigerians, particularly from the northern region.
“This is the first time in the history of Nigeria that we are witnessing emotional responses to the death of a president or former president of such magnitude,” Sani stated.
The outspoken senator noted that unlike past leaders whose deaths were met with sympathy or reverence, Buhari’s passing has ignited intense debates, criticism, and frustration from citizens who feel let down by his administration.
He attributed this anger to the perceived failure of the former president to deliver on the promises of security, economic growth, and national unity during his tenure.
According to Sani, the discontent goes beyond partisan politics and stems from the lived realities of Nigerians who endured hardship during Buhari’s eight-year rule. “There is a lot of bottled-up pain,” he said, “and people are expressing what they couldn’t say freely while he was alive.”
Sani also used the opportunity to urge current and future Nigerian leaders to reflect on the legacy they wish to leave behind. He emphasized that leadership should be driven by compassion, competence, and a deep sense of responsibility to the people.
As the nation looks ahead to the 2027 general elections, Sani warned that the political atmosphere in the North remains volatile and that public sentiment must not be ignored by those aspiring to lead.
Buhari’s death, according to Sani, has opened a new chapter in the way Nigerians evaluate leadership even in death.
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