Senator Shehu Sani has called on former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose to apologize for his recent remarks about northern Nigerians. Fayose had suggested that the practice of marrying multiple wives and having many children among northerners exacerbates Nigeria’s population crisis and increases pressure on the government.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a tweet on Tuesday, Senator Sani condemned Fayose’s comments as “unreasonable” and “condescending.” He described the remarks as “contemptuous and unconscionable,” urging Fayose to retract his statement and issue a formal apology.“Even though Fayose spoke as an individual,” Sani stated, “his reported statement on northerners is contemptuous and unconscionable.”
The former senator emphasized the need for Fayose to “humbly withdraw” his comments and apologize, suggesting that such a move would be appropriate for a statesman.
Fayose’s comments have sparked a range of reactions across Nigeria, with some supporting his views while others find them objectionable. The controversy highlights ongoing discussions about sensitive cultural and demographic issues in the country.