Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has expressed concern over the recent surge in insecurity across northern Nigeria, suggesting that the pattern of escalating terror attacks may be connected to political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a post shared on the social media platform X on Wednesday, Sani argued that the recurring spike in violence during election periods is too consistent to be dismissed as mere coincidence.
According to him, “Each time an election comes closer, you will see an upsurge in daring terror attacks that were never experienced earlier in the North. That can’t be a coincidence.”
The former lawmaker further alleged that while those behind the attacks may not be openly identified, their reactions and public statements following such incidents could provide clues to their involvement. He suggested that careful observation of narratives after attacks may help in identifying those who benefit from the violence.
Sani described the manipulation of insecurity for political advantage as deeply troubling, warning that such actions pose serious risks to national stability. He characterised the strategy as both dangerous and morally reprehensible, accusing perpetrators of prioritising political gain over human lives and national peace.
“Playing the terror chess cards with the aim of politically benefiting from it is one of the most tragic and devilish political strategies by the enablers and perpetrators. They are burning the farm in order to own the land,” he stated.
His remarks come amid growing concerns about insecurity in the region and its potential implications for Nigeria’s democratic process. Similar views were recently echoed by the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, who also suggested a link between rising terrorist activities and the country’s political calendar.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Musa noted that recent attacks appear to follow a troubling pattern that coincides with political developments, further fueling debate over the intersection of security and politics in Nigeria.
