Former Kaduna State Senator, Shehu Sani believes that the opposition’s efforts to unite against President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 election is dead on arrival and are unlikely to succeed.
In an interview in Abuja on Sunday, Sen. Sani emphasised that while it’s every citizen’s right to form coalitions, the key players in this particular effort have shown they might not have what it takes to make it work.
He pointed out that a country without a proper opposition can easily slip into dictatorship, lacking anyone to hold the government accountable.
Sen. Sani explained that a good opposition shouldn’t just be a group of disheartened and angry individuals focused on their own interests rather than those of the country.
He specifically criticized former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, questioning his credibility and pointing out that he has held various government positions for many years without delivering significant results.
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Sen. Sani also addressed former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, suggesting that he shouldn’t run for president again in 2027.
Instead, he believes Atiku should step aside for a candidate from the southern part of Nigeria to ensure fair representation.
This way, Atiku could build trust and support for a potential run in 2031, he added.
He mentioned that continuously losing elections can affect Atiku’s reputation and suggested that he should be strategic about when to run for office.
Sen. Sani argued that an effective opposition should represent the interests of all regions and not be built on frustration.
Furthermore, he criticized el-Rufai for his past governance in Kaduna State, mentioning the negative impact he had on local communities, including unfair dismissals of workers and poor treatment of journalists.
He commented on his own political future, indicating that if local support allows, he might run for his Senate seat again in 2027.
