Former Senator Shehu Sani has fired back at Minister Nyesom Wike, stating that the minister’s political career was made possible by the struggles of people like him and other pro-democracy activists during the military era.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Sani emphasized that Wike’s achievements, including his tenure as local government chairman, governor, and minister, were direct benefits of the sacrifices made by those who fought for democracy in Nigeria.
Sani, who was imprisoned in Port Harcourt during the military junta, questioned Wike’s whereabouts during that period, implying that the minister did not contribute to the struggle for democracy.
The exchange began when Wike questioned Sani’s impact on Nigeria’s development during his time in the Senate.
Sani responded by highlighting the importance of the pro-democracy movement and its role in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape.
The exchange highlights the ongoing debate about Nigeria’s democratic journey and the roles played by various individuals in shaping the country’s political history.
Sani said, “Nobody can demean the struggle that we did to free Nigeria from military dictatorship, Mike Ozoekhome was a patriot.
“If not for the struggle which we did to de-establish military dictatorship and establish democracy in Nigeria, people like Wike wouldn’t have become local government Chairman, governor, or minister today.
“He’s a beneficiary of the struggle, the sweat, and all we have invested in it. And at a certain time, I was in Port Harcourt prison as a political prisoner; where was he then? He is a beneficiary of the struggle to which Nigerians have dedicated and committed their time to.”
