Katsina emir’s criticism of politicians: Shehu Sani revisits 2022 Waziri controversy

Premium Times22 October 2026, 20:29 UTCNigeria

Former Kaduna senator Shehu Sani has defended the Emir of Katsina's right to speak about insecurity and political conduct, recalling a 2022 dispute in which the Katsina Emirate Council queried a senior traditional titleholder who subsequently resigned. The post Katsina emir’s criticism of politicians: Shehu Sani revisits 2022 Waziri controversy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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