By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
Concerns over growing divisions in Northern Nigeria have been brought to the fore, with former senator Shehu Sani warning against selective activism and silence in the face of past injustices.
Sani noted that many individuals who are vocal today failed to speak up at critical moments in the nation’s history, a silence he suggested contributed to the deep polarization currently affecting the region.
According to him, the North has not adequately confronted its socio-economic challenges, allowing issues such as poverty, insecurity, and underdevelopment to persist.
Reflecting on a period when several key national security and institutional positions—including the DSS, NIA, IPAC opposition leadership, and top military roles like the Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Defence Staff, and Chief of Naval Staff—were held predominantly by Northerners, Sani questioned the tangible benefits of such a concentration of power.
He challenged leaders and stakeholders to assess what meaningful impact that era of influence had on the everyday lives of ordinary citizens, stressing that political dominance without measurable development outcomes ultimately amounts to missed opportunities.
Sani’s remarks serve as a call for introspection, urging leaders and citizens alike to move beyond rhetoric and focus on addressing the root causes of the region’s challenges through accountability, inclusiveness, and sustained advocacy.
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