Uba Sani warns politicians against politicising security

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has urged politicians to draw a clear line between constructive criticism of government policies and actions that undermine the unity and corporate existence of Nigeria.

The governor, who called on Nigerians to remain patriotic, warned opposition politicians against politicising security issues for personal or political gain, stressing that the country is greater than any individual interest.

According to a statement issued after a courtesy visit by top directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Friday, Governor Sani expressed concern over the conduct of certain politicians who, under the guise of opposing government policies, tarnish the image of the country in the media. He described such actions as undemocratic.

“Some politicians forget that political office holders will complete their terms and leave office, but Nigeria will continue to exist,” he said.

“As a governor, you can criticise me, but when you act in a way that causes disaffection, damages the country’s image, or disturbs the peace of Kaduna State, you become a merchant of conflict.”

Reflecting on his past as a defender of the rule of law, free speech, and civil rights, Governor Sani recalled the words of the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi, who often reminded activists to distinguish between Nigeria as a nation and its leaders.

He noted that many of the politicians now in opposition were absent during the struggle against military rule and the fight for democracy.

“Some elites use their privileged positions to undermine the security of the underserved, even though they have little real stake in the country,” he said.

“If anything happens, those living in GRAs with families abroad will simply leave the country, while the poor and vulnerable are left to suffer the consequences.”

Governor Sani condemned the practice of politicians inciting protests from the comfort of their air-conditioned homes while their own children live abroad.

“Working against one’s country in the name of opposition is not only unpatriotic-it is sacrilegious. These are the antics of conflict entrepreneurs,” he said.

He further criticised elites who live peacefully across ethno-religious lines but exploit religion for political gain, endangering the lives of ordinary citizens.

“It’s unfortunate that some don’t care about the risks they impose on the common man,” he added.
Describing such individuals as “insecurity merchants,” the governor warned them to stop politicising security for personal benefit.

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