Amidst the fervor surrounding the alleged rigging of the 2023 presidential election, former Nigerian senator Shehu Sani has taken to his verified Twitter account to condemn the recent wave of calls for curses to be directed at the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmoud Yakubu.
In a succinct yet poignant statement, Sani labeled the campaign as “meaningless and unnecessary.” This rebuke comes in the wake of a national prayer day declared by Nigerian youths, scheduled for February 25, 2024, under the banner of “Curse Be Unto Mahmoud Yakubu.”
Amidst the fervor surrounding the alleged rigging of the 2023 presidential election, former Nigerian senator Shehu Sani has taken to his verified Twitter account to condemn the recent wave of calls for curses to be directed at the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmoud Yakubu.
In a succinct yet poignant statement, Sani labeled the campaign as “meaningless and unnecessary.” This rebuke comes in the wake of a national prayer day declared by Nigerian youths, scheduled for February 25, 2024, under the banner of “Curse Be Unto Mahmoud Yakubu.”
The genesis of this outcry stems from accusations levied against Yakubu, with some quarters, alleging that he facilitated a rigged presidential election in 2023, resulting in the current hardships faced by Nigerians under the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
However, Sani’s stance emphasizes a different approach to addressing the challenges facing the nation. While acknowledging the frustration and discontent prevalent among the populace, he advocates for more constructive and impactful actions.
Sani’s call for a more meaningful response suggests a departure from symbolic gestures towards tangible efforts aimed at effecting change. He urges against the futility of cursing campaigns and instead proposes engaging in mass actions that could potentially lead to a revolution, thereby liberating the youth from the shackles of their current predicament.