Shehu Sani eyes return to senate

Abdullateef Fowewe

Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has divulged his aspiration to return to the Senate in the 2027 elections.

Sani in an Eid-el-Fitr address, revealed his political plans, noting, “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for. If the conditions are right and the equations are favourable, I will offer myself to contest specifically for the Kaduna Central senatorial district.”

It may be recalled that Sani was in the Senate from 2015 to 2019. His fallout with ex-governor Nasir El-Rufai saw him leave the All Progressives Congress which ultimately cost him his seat in the Senate.

However, he made it clear that his primary focus remains the re-election of Governor Uba Sani for a second term.

“For now, our priority is to see that the incumbent governor, Uba Sani, is re-elected. We will work with all our might and strength to achieve this. We know there will be challenges and opposition, but we are well prepared for all forces,” said Sani.

He thereby urged Muslims to use the Eid-el-Fitr period to pray for national harmony and stability.

He also condemned the recent killing of hunters in Edo State, calling on security forces to track down and prosecute the culprits, establishing that “If citizens cannot move freely across the country, then we are not truly a nation.

“If individuals take the law into their hands for any reason, it means there is no government or authority.”

Sani further encouraged all Nigerians committed to national progress to work towards unity and peace to safeguard democracy, despite ongoing difficulties.