Shehu Sani, a former senator from Kaduna Central, revealed that during the military’s rule, President Bola Tinubu urged him, Gani Fawehinmi, Femi Falana, and Olisa to enter politics.

According to Sani, Tinubu urged them to enter politics prior to politicians seizing control of the nation’s political landscape.

He made his remarks on Thursday during a panel discussion at the This Nigeria Lecture and Award ceremony in Abuja.

“25 Years of Unbroken Democracy: Challenges, Prospects, and Possibilities” was the event’s topic.

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“We sat down to discuss what to do after we decided to listen to him,” he stated. After their battle, the ANC in South Africa gained political power, but we made a grave error by refusing to work with the military.

Mike Ozekhome, Olisa Agbakoba, Femi Falana, and Gani Fawehinmi were all against joining. Bola Tinubu made the claim that others would take over if we remained passive. Politicians had already taken over every post by the time we decided to get involved in politics.

Then, by the time we all decided to enter politics, elected officials had assumed all positions. Mike Ozekhome attempted, but was unable, to become governor of Edo State. Olisa attempted but was unable to become president. Gani attempted, but failed, to become president. Falana attempted, but was unable, to become governor of his state. I attempted to run for governor of Kaduna State, but I was unable to do so since all the positions were taken.