Osinbajo's Declaration: Why I don't Run Politics of 'Godfatherism', Shehu Sani Reveals
- Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the presidential declaration speech of the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo
- In a post shared on his verified Twitter page on Wednesday, April 13, Sani disclosed he does not run politics on continued legacies
- He noted further that such a move by aspirants is deceptive and an attempt to get the support of their principal
On Wednesday, 13, a former Senator representing Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani, says he does not run politics of 'godfatherism'.
Sani made this statement while reacting to the speech of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s declaration for the 2023 presidency.
In a tweet shared on his verified Twitter page, Sani disclosed he does not run the politics of 'continued legacies'.
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He added that when aspirants make such declaration, they are all out to gain and get the support of their 'principal.'
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He tweeted:
"When aspirants say they will continue with the legacies of their principal,it’s a deceptive ritual facade to gain the confidence & support of their principal;in a political system where blind & subservient loyalty is key to secession.Nothing said in politics is cast in stone."
Nigerians react
Nigerians took to the official Twitter page of the politician and shared their views on the development.
@femiuniq wrote
"Is it not the same politics, you are also running oga."
@GNwabude tweeted
"I feel like tagging OSINBAJO buh lemme Jess kip ma cool ."
@CapitalPnshr wrote
"Osinbajo already have people on his payroll that’ll do that for him, if you do it then you’re doing what others do to get paid for free."
@DavidAdol007 tweeted
"Yes im happy to see smart thinking people here!
"Those ritual facade statements are just meant to gain the endorsement of the principal.
"We all know who is worth what!
"God bless you panelists."
@Joeywrites1
"And if we sha wahala in the hand of the principal, is it not wahala continues in the hand of the new person? We don't want to be blind anymore. At least not to this."
@Emeka85108329
"Shehu Sani for become Kaduna State Governor for 2019 under the godfatherism of Buhari and Elrufai. But God loves him so much and didn't make it come through. He's now coming in 2023 without a god father. He's a godfather of Himself. Baba you have my vote. It's a promise."
Interesting videos emerge as Shehu Sani adopts market woman as mother
Earlier, a Kaduna market woman who is fondly called Maman Shehu Sani has been adopted as the mother of the former federal lawmaker.
Sani's reason for adopting her
In a Facebook post on Sunday, April 3, Sani said he will appreciate in a big way this woman who buys goods only from his supporters at the market.
The former Kaduna senator said he is very proud to have her as his adopted mother henceforth.
Shehu Sani shares what Obasanjo told him when they were sentenced to life imprisonment
Meanwhile, Sani had taken a trip down memory lane to the time he was sentenced to life imprisonment alongside a former president, Olusegun Obasanjo.
Sani, who represented Kaduna central senatorial district at the 8th Senate, in a tweet on Sunday, March 6, recalled Obasanjo's exact words to him.
He wrote:
“When the Military Tribunal Judge in Lagos sentenced Obj to life imprisonment for treason and sentenced me and Dr Beko to life imprisonment plus 7 years for treason, Obj turned to me and asked ‘young man, which one are you going to start with, the 7 years or the life imprisonment?"
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