Buhari’s Death: Tinubu, Other Politicians Should Learn — Shehu Sani Says Present Generation Is Unforgiving of Leaders
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Senator Shehu Sani has advised current and future Nigerian leaders — including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and state governors — to learn from the intense backlash trailing the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
TJ News Nigeriareports that Shehu Sani issued the warning via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, amid rising criticism and unfiltered reactions to Buhari’s passing.
A New Generation of Retributive Citizens Has Evolved — Shehu Sani
In his post, Sani observed that the public outcry following Buhari’s death is a sign of deep-rooted resentment harbored by many Nigerians.
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“The present and future crop of Nigerian leaders should take lessons from the wave of unrefined emotions of Nigerians in the last 48 hours,” he wrote.
He described the current youth population and political observers as:
- Unrestrained in anger
- Unfiltered in bitterness
- Unforgiving in their souls
“A new generation of retributive citizens have evolved,” Sani stressed, warning that public office holders should be prepared for judgment by posterity and the masses, not just by their peers.
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Buhari’s Legacy: Anger over Economic and Human Rights Records
Former President Muhammadu Buhari, a retired general who ruled Nigeria as a military leader (1983–1985) and later served two terms (2015–2023) as an elected civilian president, died on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 in a London hospital.
Since the announcement of his death, social media platforms have been flooded with sharp criticism of his tenure. Many Nigerians have recalled:
- Worsening economic hardship under his administration
- Widespread insecurity, including mass abductions and killings
- Suppression of dissent, such as the #EndSARS protests crackdown
- Alleged abuse of human rights and disobedience to court orders
- Escalation of terrorism and farmer-herder violence
- Neglect of the health sector, resulting in his frequent foreign medical trips
Public Sentiment: Condemnation Rather Than Mourning
Rather than national mourning, Buhari’s death has stirred a wave of celebration and sarcasm among younger Nigerians, who blame him for worsening the country’s socio-economic conditions.
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Many political commentators and citizens have described his death as a reminder that legacies matter more than titles, especially in an age where digital records preserve public actions and failures.
Sani’s Caution to Tinubu and Others
Senator Sani’s message appears to be a direct caution to President Tinubu and other active political figures, warning that history may not forgive leaders who fail to serve with justice and equity.
He urged those in power to note the emotional disconnect between citizens and leaders, and the growing demand for accountability, transparency, and people-centered governance.
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