Speaking in Kaduna on Tuesday, the former senator alleged
that some politicians even “rejoice” at the rising rate of insecurity in the
region, describing the action as “immoral”.

“Some of the loudest voices today were silent when thousands
were kidnapped under a government they called ‘our own’,” Sani said.

“Now they attempt to weaponise insecurity as 2027
approaches. Some even rejoice when soldiers fall. This is immoral.

“The terrorists in the north-east are northerners; the
bandits in the north-west speak Hausa, Fulfulde and Kanuri, not Mandarin or
French. This is our problem. Only we can solve it.”

He urged civil society organisations (CSOs) to hold the
government accountable and warned them against being used in political
conflicts.

“Continue to speak out, but never allow yourselves to be
used to undermine our security agencies,” he said.

“The future of the North depends on courage, honesty and
unity.

“The question remains: when will the North sit down and
confront its problems sincerely?

“For 15 years, northern Nigeria has been a theatre of
bloodshed. Schools, churches, mosques, villages, nothing has been spared since
2013.”