A National Assembly member, Sen.
Shehu Sani, says Sunday attack in Plateau that led to the death of over 80
persons and destruction of no fewer than 50 buildings was one too many.
Sani, who represents Kaduna Central
Senatorial District at the Senate, said in a statement on Monday in Abuja that
it was tragic and unfortunate that people were being killed daily in Nigeria.
He expressed concern that while
killings continued unabated across the country, the interest and attention of
the political class were more on power and 2019 elections.
“While governors danced and sang
at Eagle Square, the lives of the governed were being wasted.
“In Nigeria today, the life of
the poor is cheaper than peanuts and Gala.
“We have become a nation in
perpetual mourning and funeral service.
“Enough blood has been spilled in
Nigeria to touch the conscience of people in power, if at all humanity matters.
“Until the ruling political elite
raise the value of the lives of the underprivileged to equal that of the
powerful and privileged, the systemic wastage of the lives of the poor will
remain unabated.
“The nation has lost its sense of
outrage and we are tragically spreading red carpets and beating the drums of
praises to leaders who woefully failed in their responsibilities,” the lawmaker
said.
He condoled with the families of
the deceased, while praying God to rest their souls.
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