A leader of the political opposition in Katsina State, Mustafa Muhammad Inuwa, has lamented that Nigeria has become a breeding ground for terrorism, beggars, and poverty. Inuwa made this known during a rally at his political office, where he gathered politicians from different parties to explain his political stance.
Hikaya Newspaper reports that the rally aimed to update party members who had left their former parties but had not yet chosen a new party to join. Inuwa urged them to be patient, assuring that they would soon announce their position on adopting a party or creating a new one. He revealed that discussions with party leaders in Abuja were ongoing, with various committees formed to gather information on their next move.
Inuwa emphasized that the plight of Nigerians stems from the negligence and indifference of good people to political movements. He encouraged everyone to engage in political struggles to find a way out of the country’s predicament, which he attributed to corrupt leaders. Inuwa also addressed the recent defections from the PDP to APC, attributing it to promises of automatic tickets for governorship candidates in the 2027 elections.
However, Inuwa questioned the logic behind these defections, asking why people would leave a party they claim is corrupt for another that is equally corrupt. He expressed disappointment with the APC, stating that many of its leaders have looted and plundered the wealth of the poor. Inuwa noted that even some high-ranking officials in the APC are unhappy with the party’s policies, which favor only those at the top.
The opposition leader also highlighted the country’s paradoxical situation, where foreign countries come to Nigeria to ask for loans despite its rich resources. He cited examples of countries like India, Dubai, Ghana, and Saudi Arabia seeking loans from Nigeria, while its citizens face extreme poverty and daily problems.
According to Ahmad Babba Kaita, a former senator representing Daura zone in Katsina State, the national committee has proposed three plans: merger, creating a new party, or adopting an active political party. Kaita explained that earlier plans to join the ADC were scrapped due to internal problems.
The meeting, which held at Inuwa’s political affairs office in Katsina on Sunday, June 8, 2025, aimed to chart a new course for the opposition movement. Inuwa’s comments have sparked a new debate about the direction of Nigeria’s politics and the need for change.
Commentators highlights that Inuwa’s statement serves as a call to action for Nigerians to demand better leadership and accountability from their elected officials. As the country approaches the 2027 elections, the opposition leader’s words will likely resonate with many who are disillusioned with the current state of affairs.