Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has accused opposition politicians of exploiting the #EndBadGovernance protests for “political revenge” following their recent electoral losses.
During an interview on Channels Television on Friday, August 2, the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader made these allegations. He claimed that opposition members were mobilizing vulnerable individuals to participate in the protests, which are calling for improved governance and economic reforms. Sani urged these politicians to wait for the next general elections to pursue changes through the democratic process.
Sani criticized some protest leaders for allegedly delegating the demonstrations to children rather than taking an active role themselves. He reflected on his own past as an activist during Nigeria’s military era, recalling how he personally led protests against military abuses and faced detention as a result.
Additionally, the governor mentioned that some of his party members had proposed organizing counter-protests, but he dismissed the idea. Sani emphasized his respect for the right to protest, a right he had previously exercised during the military regime.
