By Sabiu Abdullahi
A Kano-based lecturer, Malam Mubarak Ibrahim Lawan, has criticised political leaders in Northern Nigeria over the security and socio-economic problems facing the region.
In a Facebook post shared on Wednesday, Lawan accused governors, senators and members of the House of Representatives of failing to address the plight of the people despite recurring cases of killings and insecurity.
“All the problems facing Northern Nigeria were caused by corrupt governors, senators and representatives! No matter what happens, none of them cares!” he wrote.
The lecturer lamented what he described as the lack of accountability among political office holders, alleging that repeated killings across the region are often treated lightly by leaders.
“One hundred people are killed, seventy are killed, fifty are killed, even if one thousand people are killed, to them it is only a mistake,” he stated.
Lawan also alleged that politicians react more strongly when they are criticised by citizens, especially young people, than when lives are lost.
“But if a young person insults a governor, senator or representative even once, that is not considered a mistake. And the young person must be punished,” he added.
He further accused public officials of prioritising personal interests above public welfare.
“They only care about themselves and protecting their pockets! May God bring improvement!” the post concluded.
The remarks have attracted reactions on social media, with users debating the state of governance and insecurity in Northern Nigeria.
