A popular Kannywood actor, Sadiq Sani Sadiq, has apologised to Nigerians, especially those in the North, over his support for President Bola Tinubu, as he raised concerns about worsening insecurity and hardship in the region.
In a video message released amid rising violence across Northern states, the actor admitted that supporting the current administration was an error and urged voters to be cautious in future elections.
His remarks come at a time when insecurity has forced many farmers to abandon their farmlands due to attacks, kidnappings and killings in several parts of the North.
“We admit that we made a mistake in choosing this oppressive government of Tinubu. We are suffering because it is now very clear that he is not a lover of the people of the North; he does not care about the North,” Sadiq said.
He listed several states affected by insecurity, stressing that the situation has spread widely across the region.
“Just look at what is happening in Zamfara State. Look at what is happening in Katsina State. Look at what is happening in Kebbi, Sokoto, Niger, Kwara, Benue, Plateau, Borno, Yobe, and Gombe. Insecurity has taken over, and even the remaining Northern states that were once peaceful are now affected,” he stated.
Sadiq accused the administration of failing to protect lives and property, which he described as a key responsibility of any government.
“This oppressive government of Tinubu does not love us; it does not care about the people of the North. Therefore, we must not make the mistake of re-electing this oppressive government. If you hear this and ignore it, you will bear the consequences,” he warned.
He also said insecurity has disrupted farming activities, which are central to the region’s economy.
“If we make the mistake again of re-electing this oppressive government, then what we are currently experiencing — from heavy taxation to killings — will only continue. The North used to pride itself on farming, but now we cannot even go into our farms to cultivate food for ourselves. It has become impossible. We are being killed openly, and nothing is being done,” he lamented.
The actor further alleged that the policies of the current government are creating divisions in the country.
“Let me tell you something else. It is often said that the Igbo people want Nigeria to be divided. But in reality, this Tinubu government itself is the one pushing Nigeria toward division. Everything important —everything meant for development in the North — is being taken and moved to Lagos State,” he alleged.
He criticised what he described as uneven allocation of resources, claiming that the North is not receiving fair attention.
“Even in the national budget, look at what is allocated to Lagos compared to what is given to the North. It clearly shows that this Tinubu government neither loves nor understands the North. Why is it that we cannot even be given basic security so we can live, trade, and farm our food? Yet even that has failed,” he added.
Sadiq called on Nigerians to remain alert and make informed choices during elections.
“Therefore, we must be vigilant. We must ensure that we prepare and keep our voter cards ready to vote out this oppressive government,” he added.
