Atiku, Tinubu or Obi: “Don’t Vote Candidate Because Mosque, Church Asked You To,” Ex-Lawmaker Tells Nigerians

Atiku, Tinubu or Obi: “Don’t Vote Candidate Because Mosque, Church Asked You To,” Ex-Lawmaker Tells Nigerians

  • Former Kaduna lawmaker Shehu Sani has sent an important message to Nigerians, especially the youths
  • Ahead of Saturday's presidential election, the politician urged Nigerians not to vote for a candidate simply because religious leaders asked them to
  • The senator further implored the electorates to make a wise decision in the coming polls, as a wrong choice would lead the country into another four years of hardship

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Politician and human rights activist Shehu Sani has sent words of wisdom to Nigerians before the Saturday, February 25, presidential election.

In a statement shared on his Twitter page on Tuesday, February 21, the former Kaduna central lawmaker urged the youths to make an informed decision in the coming election, and their decision should not be guided by the opinion of religious leaders, but by conscience.

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Shehu Sani (Senator Shehu Sani), 2023 presidential election, Nigerian youths, Church, Mosque, Religious leaders
Shehu Sani tasks Nigerians ahead of 2023 presidential election. Photo credit: Shehu Sani (Senator Shehu Sani)
Source: Facebook

Vote wisely, Shehu Sani tells Nigerians

The tweet sighted by Legit.ng read thus:

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"On Saturday this country has a date with history.Don’t vote for a Candidate because your Mosques or Churches asked you to do http://so.Be guided by your conscience and experience & elect a competent leader.A wrong choice is another 4 years of journey into darkness."

Nigerians react

Nigerians took to his Twitter comment section of the lawmaker and reacted to the development.

@Abubakarmsaad53 tweeted:

"Yes I agree with you vote wisely, vote the one that have the courage to serve this country equally."

@DonnP tweeted:

"My problem, how many of the candidates are healthy to remain in office for that 8 yrs?

@OrjiCyprianChu1 tweeted:

"Thanks for always Lending your Voice."

@IgbinosaOlaye tweeted:

"This is best communicated to our local people bcos they are the ones the buccaneers use as their shield or pawn."

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@drokonkwoj tweeted:

"On Saturday please vote @PeterObi."

Atiku, Tinubu or Obi: Ex-Lawmaker Shehu Sani Finally Reveals How Nigeria’s Next President Should Emerge

Meanwhile, the former Kaduna Central Senator revealed how the next president of Nigeria should emerge.

With just a few days left before the 2023 presidential election, Senator Shehu Sani has said political power should be earned and not bought or sold.

In a statement shared on his Twitter handle on Thursday, February 16, Sani sent words of wisdom to Nigerian politicians and political parties.

PDP, APC or LP: Former lawmaker reveals crisis-free party aggrieved Nigerian governors should join

Legit.ng reported earlier that politician Shehu Sani has called on Nigerian governors who are not on good terms with the leadership of their respective parties to join the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, in his party.

In a statement shared on his Twitter page and sighted by Legit.ng on Wednesday, February 15, the former Kaduna lawmaker advised the aggrieved governors as the election approaches.

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The tweet reads thus:

"Governors who are aggrieved with their parties should join Brother Sowore’s Revolutionary party where there is no crisis. They should only be ready to go to court daily, Jog weekly and protest monthly."

Source: Legit.ng

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.