Senator Sani Shehu, a seasoned former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, has ignited a fiery debate by attributing Nigeria’s current economic challenges to the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a candid interview with Channels TV, Senator Shehu dissected the intricate web of policies, leadership decisions, and their far-reaching consequences.
At the heart of this discourse lies the delicate balance between economic policies and their execution. Senator Shehu pointedly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s economic strategies, which he believes have contributed to the prevailing economic hardship. These policies, once hailed as transformative, now bear the weight of scrutiny.
Senator Shehu contends that some of the very policies currently being implemented by President Tinubu should have been championed during President Buhari’s tenure. The missed opportunities, he argues, allowed the economic situation to deteriorate. It’s a sobering reminder that leadership decisions ripple through time, affecting generations to come.
In absolving President Tinubu of undue blame, Senator Shehu emphasizes that Tinubu’s campaign promises align with the policies he is now implementing. Transparency and accountability matter—Tinubu did not mislead Nigerians. However, the spotlight remains on President Buhari’s stewardship during a critical juncture in Nigeria’s economic history.
As the nation grapples with economic challenges, Senator Sani Shehu’s words echo beyond the television screen. They serve as a rallying cry for leaders to wield their influence judiciously, to prioritize the welfare of citizens, and to steer the ship of state toward prosperity. The economic compass remains in their hands, and the course they chart will shape Nigeria’s destiny.
Let us engage in thoughtful discourse, holding leaders accountable, and seeking solutions that transcend political divides.
In his words:
“We must be very factual and realistic with ourselves; the problem we find ourselves today, originated, was engineered, fabricated and sustained by the Buhari administration. The Buhari administration, institutionally, fundamentally destroyed the Nigerian economy,” said Sani
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“When Tinubu took over, he knows there is not going to be subsidy and to be realistic, he was very frank during his campaign. He said, ‘I am going to remove subsidy and whatever protest that will come out of it I will not back down’ and then people went ahead and voted for him, so he has not deceived Nigerians. Now he is in power, we are paying the price for the mistake of the past, for the failure of the past and for what we have refused to do in the past, so this is the reality,” he said
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