Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called on present and future Nigerian leaders to reflect on the public’s intense reactions following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Sani said the outpouring of emotions, many of them raw and unforgiving shows a shift in the attitude of Nigerians towards leadership and accountability.
“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. “A new generation of retributive citizens have evolved: unrestrained in their anger, unfiltered in their bitterness, and unforgiving in their souls.”
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The comments come as tributes and criticisms continue to flood social media and public discourse following the passing of the former president in London. While some Nigerians have mourned Buhari’s death with respect and nostalgia, others have used the moment to voice long-held grievances about his administration’s policies and perceived shortcomings.
Sani, a human rights activist and former lawmaker, suggested that the tone of reactions should serve as a wake-up call for those in leadership positions, warning that citizens are now more vocal, critical, and unwilling to overlook governance failures.
The late President Buhari died on Sunday, July 13, in London after a prolonged illness. He was buried in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday.
