Reacting to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike's statements, former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani retorted that Sani, Mike Ozekhome, and other freedom fighters under the military dictatorship were instrumental in Wike's political ascent. Sani stressed that without their help, Wike would not have been able to hold the positions of local government chairman, governor of the state, and minister.
Sani fired back at Wike, who had cast doubt on Sani's impact in the Senate and on Nigeria's progress, before that. After Sani demanded that President Bola Tinubu alleviate the plight of Nigerians, Wike asked Sani to recount his accomplishments while serving in the National Assembly. Sani had before urged Tinubu to do something.
Sani and Wike's discussion reveals a more fundamental divide between the two political leaders. Wike's achievement was built on the foundation laid by others, as Sani emphasizes by mentioning his detention in Port Harcourt under the military junta. This highlights his perceived sacrifices for democracy. A reflection of the persistent tensions and power struggles in Nigeria's political scene is the verbal brawl between Sani and Wike.