We Made Mistake Supporting Tinubu’ — Kannywood Actor, Sadiq Apologises, Decries Worsening Insecurity In Northern Nigeria
‘We Made Mistake Supporting Tinubu’ — Kannywood Actor, Sadiq Apologises, Decries Worsening Insecurity In Northern Nigeria
Sadiq’s comments come amid growing concerns over the deteriorating security situation, which has forced many farmers to abandon their farmlands due to persistent attacks, kidnappings, and killings by armed groups across several states.
Popular Kannywood veteran actor, Sadiq Sani Sadiq, has publicly apologised to Nigerians, particularly those in Northern Nigeria, over his role in the emergence of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, declaring that the region is now overwhelmed by insecurity, killings, and economic hardship.
In an plea from a video following the escalating wave of violence across the North, the actor admitted that supporting Tinubu’s government was a grave mistake and urged Nigerians not to repeat it in future elections.
Sadiq’s comments come amid growing concerns over the deteriorating security situation, which has forced many farmers to abandon their farmlands due to persistent attacks, kidnappings, and killings by armed groups across several states.
“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 explained the security crisis ravaging the region, citing multiple states where violence has become widespread.
“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.
The actor accused the Tinubu-led government of neglecting the North, insisting that the administration has failed in its primary responsibility of protecting lives and property.
“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.
Sadiq further argued that the worsening insecurity has crippled agriculture in the region, which has long been regarded as the backbone of Northern Nigeria’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.
In a controversial remark, the actor also weighed in on national unity, claiming that the current administration’s policies are deepening divisions within 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 also criticised what he described as uneven budgetary allocations, suggesting that Lagos State is being favoured at the expense of Northern regions.
“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.
Calling for political awareness ahead of future elections, Sadiq urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and use their voting power to demand accountability.
“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.
