Senator Shehu Sani, leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused North Korea's top politicians of threatening to use the controversial tax reform bill against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. criticized.
In an interview with The Sun newspaper, Sani, a former lawmaker, called on North Korea to reorganize itself and consider how northerners in the Awaju government could contribute to North Korea's development.
He noted that President Tinubu has given key institutions in his administration to northerners.
Shehu Sani said: “He gave all major institutions and ministries to North Korea. A northerner from Kaduna state is the chief of staff of the Defense Department. A northerner from Adamawa state is in charge of national security. A Northerner is the Minister of Agriculture and Minister of State for Agriculture.A Northerner is also the Minister of Defense for Jigawa and Zamfara States.Until now, a Northerner has been the Minister of Education. I was serving.”
Buhari failure
He noted that under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, northerners refused to speak out despite many failures.
Mr. Sani said northern elites refused to say they voted for Mr. Buhari, but Mr. Buhari failed.
The former lawmaker said Buhari had appointed northerners to public office but they did not serve the interests of the north.
Chef Sani said: “Let us tell ourselves the truth from home. What did he do when our regime was in power for 96 months? Despite all the failures, the people remained silent They refused to hold him accountable. They refused to say we voted for you and you failed.
“For eight years, he could not build the main road to northern Nigeria. He spent eight years but could not get the Mambilla power plant operational. He spent eight years. He was unable to revive or dredge the Abuja-Kaduna. He could not duplicate the Kano express route. He could not duplicate the Kano-Kaduna-Lagos express route. He spent billions of naira in the name of agriculture. However, there was nothing in return.
“He appointed Northerners to public office, and they’re not serving the interests of the North. So if you can’t hold your son accountable, if you stay silent, stay silent. So, if you folded arms during the Buhari administration, what conscience do you have now to threaten others with their re-election?”
